1907 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 02 Feb Death of Dmitri Mendeleev, Creator of the Periodic Table: Dmitri Mendeleev, Russian chemist and creator of the periodic table, died of influenza on February 2, 1907, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. source: britannica.com
- 22 Jun Opening of the Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway: The Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway (CCE&HR), also known as the Hampstead Tube, opened on June 22, 1907. This deep-level underground railway in London became part of the Northern line, serving 16 stations over a distance of 7.67 miles (12.34 km). The official opening was attended by David Lloyd George, President of the Board of Trade. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 15 Jul London's First Electric Bus Service: On July 15, 1907, London introduced its first electric bus service, marking a significant advancement in public transportation. This innovation aimed to improve urban mobility and reduce pollution compared to horse-drawn vehicles. source: bbc.com
- 17 Oct First commercial transatlantic wireless service launched: The first commercial transatlantic wireless service was launched, revolutionizing communication between North America and Europe. This service marked a significant advancement in technology, facilitating faster communication across the ocean. source: britannica.com
- 25 Nov Death of Danish Explorer Ludvig Mylius-Erichsen: Danish explorer Ludvig Mylius-Erichsen died on November 25, 1907, during an expedition in Greenland. He was part of the Danmark Ekspeditionen, aiming to explore the interior of Greenland. Mylius-Erichsen's death was a significant loss to Arctic exploration. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 21 Dec First Commercial Color Photography Process: In 1907, the first commercial color photography process, known as the Autochrome plate, was introduced. Developed by the Lumière brothers, it utilized dyed grains of starch to produce color images. source: en.wikipedia.org
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