Pitman Shorthand: An Invention of Note
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1897 Highlights
About January 22, 1897
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
