The highest-grossing film globally in 2007 was Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, followed by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Spider-Man 3. [14]
2007 was, in many ways, a turning point for the world, with major milestones occurring in science and technology. This year, Netflix began streaming content, NASA landed a spacecraft on Mars, Steve Jobs introduced the first iPhone, and Tesla unveiled the efficient electric car, the Tesla Roadster.
On July 21, 2007, the seventh and final Harry Potter novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is released, with an initial print run of 12 million copies in the United States alone.
Discover the most significant events of 2007, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year
2007 was a year for big political changes, enormous technological movements, and, regrettably, terrorism and war. However, there was plenty of good that came out of this 12 months – and whether or not you were around to see it all unfold, we’re here to fill you in on the most interesting bits.
The original iPhone released in 2007 had no front camera, no App Store, ran on 2G speed, required a 2-year contract, worked with only one carrier, and started out as an idea by Steve Jobs to work as an interactive touchscreen to control a computer.
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