Historical Events
- NY Sun runs famous "Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus" editorial
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Wattenbach, German historian (b. 1819)
1897 Highlights
About September 21, 1897
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
