1897
The Greco-Turkish War is declared between Greece and the Ottoman Empire
The Greco-Turkish War is declared between Greece and the Ottoman Empire
1897 in History
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1897
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a yea
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a yea
1897
British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt
British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt
1897
Salomon August Andrée leaves Spitsbergen to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon.
Salomon August Andrée leaves Spitsbergen to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon.
1897
American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote…
American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote…
1897
Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British…
Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British…
1897
Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the…
Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the…
1897
Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo assassinates Spanish Prime Minister Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo assassinates Spanish Prime Minister Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
1897
The first International Congress of Mathematicians is held in Zürich, Switzerland.
The first International Congress of Mathematicians is held in Zürich, Switzerland.
1897
The Tremont Street Subway in Boston opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America.
The Tremont Street Subway in Boston opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America.
1897
Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 19 unarmed striking immigrant miners in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, United…
Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 19 unarmed striking immigrant miners in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, United…
1897
After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa.
After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of the Kaffa.
1897
Tirah campaign: In the Battle of Saragarhi, ten thousand Pashtun tribesmen suffer several hundred casualties while…
Tirah campaign: In the Battle of Saragarhi, ten thousand Pashtun tribesmen suffer several hundred casualties while…
1897
Veal Oscar, a dish of veal, seafood, asparagus, and Bernaise sauce, is first served at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm,…
Veal Oscar, a dish of veal, seafood, asparagus, and Bernaise sauce, is first served at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm,…