Historical Events
- Inaugural meeting of the Women's Institute at Stoney Creek, Ontario, set at the suggestion of Adelaide Hoodless, the organization will rapidly spread around the world [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Alma Rubens, American actress (Humoresque), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths
- Karl Weierstrass, German mathematician (theory of functions), dies at 81
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About February 19, 1897
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
