Historical Events
- Edmond Rostand's play "Cyrano de Bergerac" premieres in Paris
Famous Deaths
- William Corby, American Catholic priest and President of the University of Notre Dame, dies at 64
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About December 28, 1897
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
