October1897

Historical Events in October 1897

Theater Premiere

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

George Bernard Shaw — Playwright George Bernard Shaw

Oct 5 Swedish explorer Solomon August Andrée expedition to the North Pole reaches White Island

Appointment of Interest

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

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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