Famous Birthdays
- Basil Radford, British actor (The Lady Vanishes, Whiskey Galore, Night Train), born in Chester England (d. 1952)
- Hans Barth, German-born American composer, born in Leipzig, Germany (d. 1956)
Famous Deaths
- Margaret Oliphant, Scottish novelist and biographer (Beleaguered City), dies at 69
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About June 25, 1897
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 127 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
