Historical Events
- 1st football game between black colleges-Atlanta U 10, Tuskegee 0
Famous Birthdays
- Walter Greaza, American actor (Treasury Man, Martin Kane Private Eye), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 1973)
1897 Highlights
About January 1, 1897
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
