Famous Birthdays
- Arvo Hannikainen, Finnish violinist and composer, born in Jyväskylä, Finland (d. 1942)
- George Preston Marshall, American Pro Football HOF team owner (Washington Redskins 1933-69), born in Grafton, West Virginia (d. 1969)
- Nathan Farragut Twining, U.S. Air Force general, born in Monroe, Wisconsin (d. 1982)
- Russell Collins, American actor (Niagara, Close Up, Shockproof), born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 1965)
Famous Deaths
- Léon Boëllmann, French organist and composer (Variations Symphoniques; Suite Gothique), dies at 35
1897 Highlights
About October 11, 1897
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
