Historical Events
- A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a year later
Famous Birthdays
- Elaine Hammerstein, American actress (The Midnight Express), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1948)
- Georg Wittig, German chemist, Nobel laureate (d. 1987)
1897 Highlights
About June 16, 1897
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
