Famous Deaths
- John Heemskerk, Dutch politician (Minister of the Interior 1866-88), dies at 79
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About October 9, 1897
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
