Historical Events
- NY Sun runs famous "Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus" editorial
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Wattenbach, German historian (b. 1819)
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About September 21, 1897
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
