What Happened In August 1897 In History

Historical Events for August, 1897

• 14th » Franco-Hova Wars: The town of Anosimena is captured by French troops from Menabe defenders in Madagascar.
• 21st » Oldsmobile, a brand of American automobiles, is founded.
• 30th » The town of Ambiky is captured by France from Menabe in Madagascar.
• 31st » Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope, the first movie projector.

Famous Birthdays on August in 1897

• 2nd » Karl-Otto Koch, German SS officer (d. 1945)
• 2nd » Max Weber (Swiss politician) named Max Weber, Swiss politician (d. 1974)
• 5th » Aksel Larsen, Danish politician (d. 1972)
• 10th » John W. Galbreath, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Darby Dan Farm (d. 1988)
• 11th » Enid Blyton, English author, poet, and educator (d. 1968)
• 11th » Louise Bogan, American poet and critic (d. 1970)
• 12th » Maurice Fernandes, Guyanese cricketer (d. 1981)
• 20th » Tarjei Vesaas, Norwegian author and poet (d. 1970)
• 23rd » Henry F. Pringle, American historian and journalist (d. 1958)
• 24th » Fred Rose (songwriter) named Fred Rose, American pianist, songwriter, and publisher (d. 1954)
• 26th » Yun Bo-seon, South Korean politician, 2nd President of South Korea (d. 1990)
• 31st » Fredric March, American actor (d. 1975)

Famous Deaths for August 1897

• 8th » Jacob Burckhardt, Swiss historian and academic (b. 1818)
• 17th » William Jervois, English engineer and diplomat, 10th Governor of South Australia (b. 1821)

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