Famous Birthdays
- Eddie Baker, American actor (A Man About Town, Collars and Cuffs), born in Davis, West Virginia (d. 1968)
- Frank Fay, American vaudeville comedian and actor (God's Gift to Women, Love Nest), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1961)
- Sara Haden, American actress (A Family Affair), born in Galveston, Texas (d. 1981)
Famous Deaths
- George Hendric Houghton, American Protestant Episcopal clergyman (b. 1820)
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About November 17, 1897
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
