Historical Events
- 1800-1900 year old fossil of "girl of Yde" found in Drente, Netherlands
- Battle at Thessalie: Turkish army beats Greece
Famous Deaths
- Minna Canth, Finnish playwright (Anna Liisa) and social activist, dies of a heart attack at 53
- Willem Roelofs, Dutch painter and lithographer, dies at 75
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About May 12, 1897
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
