Famous Birthdays
- Betty Compson, American actress (Big City, Docks Of New York), born in Beaver, Utah (d. 1974)
- Liam O'Flaherty, Irish writer, born in Inishmore, Aran Islands (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- Antoine T. d'Abbadie, French explorer (Ethiopia), dies at 87
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About March 19, 1897
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
