Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: English amateur Harold Hilton wins 2nd Open title by 1 stroke from Scot James Braid
Famous Birthdays
- Diego Abad de Santillán, Spanish anarchist (d. 1983)
1897 Highlights
About May 20, 1897
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 126 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
