Discover what happened on 16 August 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
- Conrad Wilhelm Delius (German entrepreneur (1807–1897))
- Alfred Duméril (French historian (1825-1897))
- Frederick Preston Rubidge (Canadian architect and engineer)
- James Richard Haskell (American firearm designer (1843–1897))