Famous Birthdays
- Ralph Wyckoff, American scientist and pioneer of X-ray crystallography, born in Geneva, New York (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Samuel McGowan, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 77
1897 Highlights
About August 9, 1897
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
