The temperature on August 5, 1907 was between 12.5 °C and 24.3 °C and averaged 19.0 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. There was 2.1 hours of sunshine (14%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northwest. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 17, 1905 to February 11, 1908 the cabinet De Meester, with Mr. Th. de Meester (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
January 14 » An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000 people.
April 17 » The Ellis Island immigration center processes 11,747 people, more than on any other day.
May 28 » The first Isle of Man TT race was held.
August 3 » Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis fines Standard Oil of Indiana a record $29.4million for illegal rebating to freight carriers; the conviction and fine are later reversed on appeal.
August 17 » Pike Place Market, a popular tourist destination and registered historic district in Seattle, opened.
September 7 » Cunard Line's RMSLusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
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