What happened on 20 July 1897?

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)