Historical Events
- 1st US orthodox Jewish Rabbinical seminary (RIETS) incorporates in NY
Franco-Ethiopian Convention
France signs treaty with Emperor Menelik II of Abyssinia establishing a common border between French held Djibouti and Ethiopia
Famous Deaths
- Apollon Maykov, Russian poet, dies at 76
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About March 20, 1897
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
