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Calendar year
1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, the 1897th
1897
Pump-action shotgun
The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, Riot Gun, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine
Winchester_Model_1897
Representatives in 1897 during the 55th United States Congress, which began on March 4, 1897. None of the special elections in 1897 were during the 54th
1897 United States House of Representatives elections
1897_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
Successful insurrection against the Ottoman Empire
The Cretan Revolt of 1897–1898 was a successful insurrection by the Greek Orthodox population of Crete against the rule of the Ottoman Empire after decades
Cretan_Revolt_(1897–1898)
10th season of the Football League
The 1897–98 season was the tenth season of The Football League. Beginning in the 1894–95 season, clubs finishing level on points were separated according
1897–98_Football_League
British invasion of the Kingdom of Benin
The Benin Expedition of 1897 was a punitive expedition by a British force of 1,200 men under Sir Harry Rawson. It came in response to the ambush and slaughter
Benin_Expedition_of_1897
Pre-modern baseball championship
The 1897 Temple Cup was an end-of-the-year best-of-seven playoff between the National League champion Baltimore Orioles and runner-up Boston Beaneaters
1897_Temple_Cup
Russian steamship
of Public Transport of the Russian Empire. Construction was completed in 1897. The ship measured 39.2 meters in overall length (37.9 meters at the waterline)
Yuryev_(1897)
Soccer club
Velocitas 1897 is an association football club from Groningen, Netherlands. Founded in 1897, it won the 1933–34 KNVB Cup. Velo, as the club is nicknamed
Velocitas_1897
Annual tennis tournament held in Paris
sets. The first women's singles tournament, with four entries, was held in 1897. The mixed doubles event was added in 1902 and the women's doubles in 1907
French_Open
Events in 1897 in animation. Specific date unknown: William Harbutt developed plasticine in 1897. To promote his educational "Plastic Method" he made a
1897_in_animation
First and only census carried out in the Russian Empire (1897)
Empire in 1897, was the first and only nation-wide census performed in the Russian Empire. The census recorded demographic data as of 9 February 1897 [O.S
Russian_Empire_census
Conflict over the status of Crete
The Greco-Turkish War of 1897 or the Ottoman-Greek War of 1897 was fought between the Kingdom of Greece and the Ottoman Empire. Its immediate cause involved
Greco-Turkish_War_(1897)
2014 Nigerian film
Invasion 1897 is a 2014 Nigerian epic historical film produced and directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun. It stars Segun Arinze, Paul Obazele and Charles
Invasion_1897
1897 novel by Bram Stoker
Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. The narrative is related through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles. It
Dracula
The Revolution of 1897 was an uprising led by the army of the Uruguayan National Party against the government of President Juan Idiarte Borda. It took
Revolution_of_1897
legislatures. Senators were elected over a wide range of time throughout 1896 and 1897, and a seat may have been filled months late or remained vacant due to legislative
1896–97 United States Senate elections
1896–97_United_States_Senate_elections
The following are the baseball events of the year 1897 throughout the world. Temple Cup: Baltimore Orioles over Boston Beaneaters (4–1) National League:
1897_in_baseball
American comedian and actor (1897–1975)
Moe Howard (born Moses Harry Horwitz; June 19, 1897 – May 4, 1975) was an American comedian and actor. He is best known as the leader and straight man
Moe_Howard
article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1897. January–March – Oscar Wilde, imprisoned in Reading Gaol in England, writes
1897_in_literature
1898 science fiction novel by H. G. Wells
was written between 1895 and 1897, and serialised in Pearson's Magazine in the UK and Cosmopolitan magazine in the US in 1897. The full novel was first published
The_War_of_the_Worlds
Events in the year 1897 in India. Empress of India – Queen Victoria Viceroy of India – Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin National income - ₹5,561 million
1897_in_India
Lever-action rifle
The Marlin Model 1897 is a firearm that was produced by Marlin Firearms. The rifle was available between 1897 and 1922. It is also referred to as the "Model
Marlin_Model_1897
American whiskeys (or other spirits) produced to a set of specifications
Distilled Spirits, as originally specified in the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. As a reaction to widespread adulteration of American whiskey, the act made
Bottled_in_bond
The following is an overview of the events of 1897 in film, including a list of films released and notable births. January 1 - The first set of films was
1897_in_film
Events in the year 1897 in music. 1897 in Norwegian music January 13 – At a memorial concert in Paris for composer Emmanuel Chabrier (died 1894), the
1897_in_music
The 1897–98 season was the 27th season of competitive football in England. Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. *
1897–98_in_English_football
1897 treaty between the Ottoman Empire and Greece
Empire and the Kingdom of Greece signed on 4 December 1897 following the Greco-Turkish War (1897). The island of Crete was a part of the Ottoman Empire
Treaty of Constantinople (1897)
Treaty_of_Constantinople_(1897)
Environment law
The Forest Service Organic Administration Act of 1897 provided the main statutory basis for the management of forest reserves in the United States, hence
Organic_Act_of_1897
Regimental artillery field gun
adopted in March 1898. Its official French designation was: Canon de 75 mm Mle 1897. It was commonly known as the French 75, simply the 75 and Soixante-Quinze
Canon_de_75_modèle_1897
Tropical cyclone in Australia's Northern Territory
The 1897 Darwin cyclone was a tropical cyclone that destroyed the city of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is considered the worst cyclone
1897_Darwin_cyclone
Events from the year 1897 in the United States. President: Grover Cleveland (D-New York) (until March 4) William McKinley (R-Ohio) (starting March 4) Vice
1897_in_the_United_States
Australian rules football competition
from the Victorian Football Association (VFA), with its inaugural season in 1897. It changed its name to Australian Football League in 1990 after expanding
Australian_Football_League
Former hotel in Manhattan, New York
as two hotels, built side by side by feuding relatives, was expanded in 1897, and razed to make way for construction of the Empire State Building. Their
Waldorf-Astoria_(1893–1929)
King of Greece from 1863 to 1913
February 1897, p. 9, col. E Clogg, p. 93 The Times (London), 25 February 1897, p. 5, col. A Mehmet Uğur Ekinci (2006). "The Origins of the 1897 Ottoman-Greek
George_I_of_Greece
5th season of top-tier football league in Scotland
The 1897–98 Scottish Division One season was won by Celtic by four points over nearest rival Rangers. Source: statto.com Rules for classification: Teams
1897–98_Scottish_Division_One
Local election in Manchester
elected as an alderman by the council on 6 January 1897. Caused by the resignation on 6 January 1897 of Alderman Sir Anthony Marshall (Conservative, elected
1896 Manchester City Council election
1896_Manchester_City_Council_election
The year 1897 in science and technology involved some significant events, listed below. April 30 – J. J. Thomson first describes his discovery of the electron
1897_in_science
List of legends of American film history
part of the complete list of nominees are: Abbott and Costello Bud Abbott (1897–1974) Lou Costello (1906–1959) Brian Aherne (1902–1986) Don Ameche (1908–1993)
AFI's_100_Years...100_Stars
Wave of UFO sightings in the USA in 1896/97
across the United States claimed to have observed from late 1896 through mid 1897. Typical airship reports involved nighttime sightings of unidentified flying
Mystery_airship
Failed attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon
Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition of 1897 was a failed Swedish effort to reach the North Pole, resulting in the deaths of all three expedition members
Andrée's Arctic balloon expedition
Andrée's_Arctic_balloon_expedition
Events in the year 1897 in Venezuela. President: Ignacio Andrade 28 January – Early film screenings are held at the Baralt Theatre in Maracaibo, the premiere
1897_in_Venezuela
Events from the year 1897 in Canada. Monarch – Victoria Governor General – John Hamilton-Gordon Prime Minister – Wilfrid Laurier Chief Justice – Samuel
1897_in_Canada
Events from the year 1897 in Poland February 8 – Stanisław Milski in Czchów March 13 – Tadeusz Vetulani in Sanok March 16 – Józef Lange in Warsaw March
1897_in_Poland
Football tournament season
Match Declared Void 20 March 1897 Hampden Park Attendance: 15,000 1896–97 in Scottish football Scottish Cup Final 1897 [Rangers team], FitbaStats Rangers
1896–97_Scottish_Cup
Family of spiders
Metriopelma Becker, 1878 – Mexico Miaschistopus Pocock, 1897 – Venezuela Monocentropus Pocock, 1897 – Madagascar, Yemen Munduruku Miglio, Bonaldo & Pérez-MIles
Tarantula
Events from the year 1897 in the United Kingdom. This year was the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Monarch – Victoria Prime Minister – Robert Gascoyne-Cecil
1897_in_the_United_Kingdom
Heavy machine gun
version of a series of nearly identical Hotchkiss designs, following the Mle 1897, Mle 1900 and the Mle 1909. The Hotchkiss Mle 1914 became the French infantry
Hotchkiss Mle 1914 machine gun
Hotchkiss_Mle_1914_machine_gun
Siamese diplomatic mission to Europe
In 1897, Chulalongkorn, King of Siam embarked on a multination tour across Europe as the first Siamese king to the continent. Called his first grand tour
1897 visit by Chulalongkorn to Europe
1897_visit_by_Chulalongkorn_to_Europe
Trinidadian writer (1897–1991)
Alfred Hubert Mendes MM (18 November 1897 – 1991) was a Trinidadian novelist and short-story writer. He was a leading member of the 1930s "Beacon group"
Alfred_Mendes
American college football seasons
Montana State University) in college football from the program's founding in 1897 to 1899. During this period, the school played high schools and had a record
Montana Agricultural football, 1897–1899
Montana_Agricultural_football,_1897–1899
Football club
winners in 1895–96 and London League runners up and champions in 1896–97 and 1897–98. They were promoted to Southern League Division One in 1898–99 as Southern
Thames_Ironworks_F.C.
German mathematician (1815–1897)
-ˌʃtrɑːs/; German: Weierstraß [ˈvaɪɐʃtʁaːs]; 31 October 1815 – 19 February 1897) was a German mathematician often cited as the "father of modern analysis"
Karl_Weierstrass
Ideological platform of the Zionist movement
between 27 and 30 August 1897 and adopted unanimously at the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, on 30 August 1897. In 1951, it was replaced
Basel_Program
Indian politician (1897-1987)
Minjur Bhaktavatsalam (9 October 1897 – 13 February 1987) was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the chief minister of Madras
M._Bhaktavatsalam
Filipino revolutionary leader (1869–1964)
government from March 22, 1897, to November 2, 1897, president of the Biak-na-Bato Republic from November 2, 1897, to December 20, 1897, head of a dictatorial
Emilio_Aguinaldo
On November 1, 1897, the Republic of Biak-na-Bato was established in the cave of Biak-na-Bato, San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. A special election was called
1897 Philippine Supreme Council elections
1897_Philippine_Supreme_Council_elections
French football club in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
simply Red Star, is a French professional football club founded in Paris in 1897. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Bauer. They currently compete
Red_Star_FC
Painting by John William Waterhouse
Mariana in the South is an 1897 oil painting on canvas by the British Pre-Raphaelite artist John William Waterhouse. Mariana in the South is a major painting
Mariana_in_the_South_(1897)
early 17th century, the modern tricolour was first adopted on 11 October 1897 by Menelik II, and the present flag on 31 October 1996. The colors of blue
Flag_of_Ethiopia
records from the Australian Football League (AFL) since its founding in 1897. From 1897 to 1989, it was known as the Victorian Football League (VFL). All these
List_of_VFL/AFL_records
American college football season
The 1897 Colgate football team represented Colgate University in the 1897 college football season. The team captain for the 1897 season was Walter Cramp
1897_Colgate_football_team
1979 film
22 June 1897 is a 1979 Marathi film co-written by Shankar Nag and Nachiket Patwardhan and directed by the husband and wife team of Jayoo Patwardhan and
22_June_1897
Earthquake in India
The Assam earthquake of 1897 occurred on 12 June, in Assam, British India at 11:06 UTC, and had an estimated moment magnitude of 8.2–8.3. It resulted in
1897_Assam_earthquake
The following is a list of notable events that occurred in the year 1897 in Nordic music. 27 April – Carl Nielsen's first choral work, Hymnus amoris, completed
1897_in_Nordic_music
Australian stage and screen actress (1897–1992)
Dame Frances Margaret Anderson (10 February 1897 – 3 January 1992), known professionally as Judith Anderson, was an Australian actress who had a successful
Judith_Anderson
World's fair in Brussels, Belgium
Wereldtentoonstelling van Brussel) of 1897 was a world's fair held in Brussels, Belgium, from 10 May 1897 through 8 November 1897. There were 27 participating
Brussels International Exposition (1897)
Brussels_International_Exposition_(1897)
French noble
Jean Jay Georges Paul Ernest Boniface, Marquis de Castellane (17 January 1897 – 5 February 1946), was a French nobleman and diplomat. He was the eldest
Boniface de Castellane (1897-1946)
Boniface_de_Castellane_(1897-1946)
1897–98 painting by Paul Gauguin
Going? (French: D'où venons-nous ? Que sommes-nous ? Où allons-nous ?) is an 1897–98 painting by French artist Paul Gauguin. The painting was created in Tahiti
Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?
Where_Do_We_Come_From?_What_Are_We?_Where_Are_We_Going?
Reformed army of Korea
then reorganized them into the Jinwidae, modernized provincial armies in 1897.[citation needed] On that same year, he proclaimed Joseon the Korean Empire
Joseon_Army_(1881–1897)
Events in the year 1897 in Uruguay. President: Juan Idiarte Borda until August 25, Juan Lindolfo Cuestas Revolution of 1897: Blanco forces led by Aparicio
1897_in_Uruguay
Golf tournament
Chicago Golf Club Chicago Golf Club The 1897 U.S. Open was the third U.S. Open, held September 17 at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb
1897_U.S._Open_(golf)
American college football season
The 1897 Delaware football team represented Delaware College in American football during the 1897 season. (later renamed the University of Delaware) as
1897_Delaware_football_team
Empire in East Asia (1897–1910)
Taehan Cheguk in Korean, was a Korean monarchical state proclaimed in October 1897 by King Gojong of the Joseon dynasty. The empire lasted until the Japanese
Korean_Empire
American comedian and actor (1897–1974)
William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897 – April 24, 1974) was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known as the straight man in
Bud_Abbott
President of South Korea from 1960 to 1962
Po-sun (Korean: 윤보선, pronounced [junbosʌn] or [jun] [posʌn]; August 26, 1897 – July 18, 1990) was a South Korean politician and activist who served as
Yun_Po-sun
A list of earliest films produced in Argentina between 1897 and 1929 ordered by year of release. For an A-Z list of Argentine films see Category:Argentine
List of Argentine films before 1930
List_of_Argentine_films_before_1930
Outdoor track and field competition
The 1897 Scottish Athletics Championships were the fifteenth national athletics championships to be held in Scotland. They were held under the auspices
1897 Scottish Athletics Championships
1897_Scottish_Athletics_Championships
Football tournament season
The 1897–98 FA Cup was the 27th season of the world's oldest association football competition, the Football Association Challenge Cup (more usually known
1897–98_FA_Cup
American college football seasons
and the only player known is Lotus Coffman, future college president. The 1897 Indiana State Normal football team represented Indiana State Normal School—now
Indiana State Normal football, 1896–1898
Indiana_State_Normal_football,_1896–1898
Bolt-action rifle
private series rifles rather than military issue. The Schmidt–Rubin Model 1897 cadet rifle was intended as a replacement for the earlier Vetterli rifles
Schmidt–Rubin
The list of shipwrecks in 1897 includes ships sunk, foundered, grounded, or otherwise lost during 1897. "Favorite (+1897)". Wrecksite. Retrieved 5 April
List_of_shipwrecks_in_1897
American college football season
The 1897 Bucknell football team was an American football team that represented Bucknell University as an independent during the 1897 college football season
1897_Bucknell_football_team
Metal plaques and sculptures from the Kingdom of Benin
other objects were taken by British forces during the Benin Expedition of 1897 as the British Empire's control was being consolidated in Southern Nigeria
Benin_Bronzes
Ship
SS Montrose was a British merchant steamship that was built in 1897 and wrecked in 1914. She was built as a cargo liner for Elder, Dempster & Company.
SS_Montrose_(1897)
German built transatlantic liner
SS Pretoria was a transatlantic liner that was launched in Germany in 1897 and spent most of her career with Hamburg America Line (HAPAG). She was the
SS_Pretoria_(1897)
The year 1897 in art involved some significant events. February 18 – Conclusion of the Benin Expedition of 1897, leading to the Benin Bronzes being carried
1897_in_art
Footrace in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
The 1897 Boston Marathon was the inaugural edition of the marathon race that became known as the Boston Marathon. At the time it was run, the race was
1897_Boston_Marathon
Prussian general and politician
(German: Ludwig Wilhelm August Prinz von Baden; 18 December 1829 – 27 April 1897) was a Prussian general and politician. He was the father of Prince Maximilian
Prince William of Baden (1829–1897)
Prince_William_of_Baden_(1829–1897)
The following are the association football events of the year 1897 throughout the world. Jules Rimet founds Red Star Football Club in Paris. Argentina:
1897_in_association_football
Events from the year 1897 in Italy Monarch – Umberto I (1878–1900) Prime Minister – Antonio di Rudinì (1896–1898) In 1897 the wheat harvest in Italy was
1897_in_Italy
1898 book by Leo Tolstoy
takoye iskusstvo?) is a book by Leo Tolstoy. It was completed in Russian in 1897 but first published in English in 1898 due to difficulties with the Russian
What_Is_Art?
United States Navy and Coast Guard vessel
the U.S. Lighthouse Board in 1897 by Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine. The Lighthouse Board commissioned her in November 1897. Just after the Spanish–American
USS_Mayflower_(1897)
British Army officer and Victoria Cross recipient (1847-1897)
Colonel John Rouse Merriott Chard VC (21 December 1847 – 1 November 1897) was a British Army officer who received the Victoria Cross (the highest military
John_Chard
Character in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula
Holmwood (later Lord Godalming) is a fictional character in Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula. Holmwood is engaged to Lucy Westenra, and is best friends
Arthur_Holmwood
Football match
The 1897 FA Cup final was contested by Aston Villa and Everton at Crystal Palace. Aston Villa won 3–2, with goals by John Campbell, Fred Wheldon and Jimmy
1897_FA_Cup_final
Stock character of a mysterious, beautiful, and seductive woman
in reference to The Vampire, Philip Burne-Jones's 1897 painting, and Rudyard Kipling's later 1897 poem of the same name, as well as to the 1909 play
Femme_fatale
This page covers all the important events in the sport of tennis in 1897. It provides the results of notable tournaments throughout the year on both the
1897_in_tennis
Australian football season
The 1897 Victorian Football Association season was the 21st season of the Australian rules football competition. The premiership was won by the Port Melbourne
1897_VFA_season
Below are notable events in archaeology that occurred in 1897. Rudolf Ernst Brünnow and Alfred von Domaszewski begin a two-year expedition to the Arabian
1897_in_archaeology
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old English wencel ‘child’, perhaps used
to distinguish a son from his father with the same forename or perhaps
a nickname for a person with a baby face or childlike manner.Scottish : habitational name for someone from the lands of
Windshiel (formerly Winscheill) in Berwickshire.Robert Winchell came from England to Windsor, CT, in 1635.
In the case of the broadcaster Walter Winchell (1897–1972)
the surname is an Anglicized form of Jewish
1897
1897
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Anger; Passion; A Prince
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Name of a Poet who Composed Gita Govinda
Boy/Male
Tamil
Gift of God
Boy/Male
English French Gaelic Latin
Of the nobility.
Boy/Male
Native American American
Friend; ally. Tribal name.
Girl/Female
Indian
Intelligent, Wise, Brilliant, Sensible
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Glory of the Lord Master
Female
Czechoslovakian
, faith.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Rich in Gifts
Girl/Female
Arabic American
Jasmine flower.
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n.
The unit of value and account in Japan. Since Japan's adoption of the gold standard, in 1897, the value of the yen has been about 50 cents. The yen is equal to 100 sen.