Famous Birthdays
- Herbert Eimert, German composer and musicologist (Glockenspiel), born in Bad Kreuznach (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- George Garrett, English composer, dies at 62
- Heinrich von Stephan, German Director of the Post service who introduced the telephone to Germany, dies at 66
1897 Highlights
About April 8, 1897
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
