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What Happened on July 25, 1897

Article: The Story of Writer O. Henry’s Short Life

The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in 2012 commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of William Porter
The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp in 2012 commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of William Porter

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Historical Events

  • Writer Jack London sails to join the Klondike Gold Rush where he will write his first successful stories

Famous Birthdays

  • Hermann Ambrosius, German composer, born in Hamburg (d. 1983)

Famous Deaths

  • Athol Estes Porter, American wife of writer O. Henry, dies of tuberculosis at about 29
1897 Highlights

About July 25, 1897

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo


What Happened in 1897

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