Famous Deaths
- Marshall Newell, American College Football Hall of Fame tackle (Harvard; All-American 1890-93) and coach (Cornell, Tufts), dies in a railroad accident at 26
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About December 24, 1897
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
