Historical Events
- The Greek army retreats with heavy losses in the Greco-Turkish War.
Historic Event
The Scientific-Humanitarian Committee is founded in Berlin by Magnus Hirschfeld, the first-ever LGBT rights organization
1897 Highlights
About May 15, 1897
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus