Historical Events
- Activist Marguerite Durand founds the feminist daily newspaper, La Fronde in Paris.
Famous Birthdays
- Hermione Ferdinanda Gingold, British actress (Gigi; The Music Man), born in London, England (d. 1987)
1897 Highlights
About December 9, 1897
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
