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Historical Events in October 1897

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Oct 4 George Bernard Shaw's "Devil's Disciple" premieres in NYC

Playwright George Bernard Shaw
Playwright
George Bernard Shaw
  • Oct 5 Swedish explorer Solomon August AndrĂ©e expedition to the North Pole reaches White Island

AppointmentAppointment of Interest

Oct 8 Emperor Franz Joseph I names Gustav Mahler Director of the Vienna Court Opera

Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I
Austro-Hungarian Emperor
Franz Joseph I
  • Oct 15 Aaron and Samuel Bloch carry 1st Mail Pouch
  • Oct 15 King Leopold II takes Belgian crown
  • Oct 21 Yerkes Observatory of University of Chicago is dedicated
  • Oct 22 World's first car dealer opens in London

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