Discover what happened on 20 July 1897 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!
Deaths
- Jean Ingelow (British writer (1820–1897))
- August Wilhelm Leu (German landscape painter (1818-1897))
- Shoa Reggad Menelik (Mother of Emperor Iyasu V of Ethiopia)
- Petter Näsman
- Phillip Roddey (Confederate Army general (1826–1897))
- János Rácz ((1845–1897))
- Frederik Carel de Graaff (Dutch painter)
- Harry Beaumont Heygate ((1872-1897))
- Carl August Kern (German organist)
- Alexander Thielen (German industrialist and association official (1841-1897))
- Henry L. Warner (American politician)
- Jean Ingelow (British writer (1820–1897))
- August Wilhelm Leu (German landscape painter (1818-1897))
- Shoa Reggad Menelik (Mother of Emperor Iyasu V of Ethiopia)
- Petter Näsman
- Phillip Roddey (Confederate Army general (1826–1897))
- János Rácz ((1845–1897))
- Frederik Carel de Graaff (Dutch painter)
- Harry Beaumont Heygate ((1872-1897))
- Carl August Kern (German organist)
- Alexander Thielen (German industrialist and association official (1841-1897))
- Henry L. Warner (American politician)
- Heymann Wolfsohn (rabbi)
- Harry Beaumont Heygate ((1872-1897))
- Carl August Kern (German organist)
- Alexander Thielen (German industrialist and association official (1841-1897))
- Henry L. Warner (American politician)
- Heymann Wolfsohn (rabbi)
- Prospero Brambilla
- Gustavus De Donder (curate)