Historical Events
Event of Interest
John Dewey's essay "My Pedagogic Creed" appears in School Journal
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Pellicer, Mexican poet, born in Villahermosa, Tabasco (d. 1977)
1897 Highlights
About January 16, 1897
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
