The Story of Writer O. Henry’s Short Life
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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? 125 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
