1897 in History

Supports the operation that captures Abu Hamed and opens the next stage of the Nile advance.

Celebrates Golden Jubilee

Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee

Makes the 1st ascent of Mount Saint Elias, Alaska, 5,489 m

Assassinated in Montevideo, the only Uruguayan president killed while in office

Consolidates control of Berber and prepares the army for operations against the Atbara position.

Appointed Commander of the 5th Dragoon Guards

The Currency Act authorises a gold standard funded partly by Chinese indemnity payments.

Represents Canada at Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee.

Discovers that malaria is spread by mosquitoes

The Reedtz-Thott Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.

Japan implements the gold standard and defines the yen by a fixed gold content.

A decree introduces gold coinage and establishes a ruble parity of 0.77 grams of fine gold.

Receives promotion to Regierungsassessor while serving in the Bavarian administration.

Begins the Hørring Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.

Devey captains Villa to the league and FA Cup Double.

Fisher assumes command of the North America and West Indies Station.

Villa defeats Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in its first match at Aston Lower Grounds.

Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.

Appointed Prime Minister of Spain (acting)

Fails to place the Czeck language on a par with German in Bohemia & Moravia

Is exiled to Siberia after arrest for underground activity.

Supports limits on factory working hours.

Birth of Aneurin Bevan in Tredegar, Monmouthshire.

Gives birth to her daughter Irene Curie.

Becomes father of Irene Curie.

Birth of Irene Curie, daughter of Marie and Pierre Curie.

Zakir Husain is born and later becomes the third President of India.