Year in review
1897
6 recaps from this year - events, occasions, and cultural moments.
1897Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee
The celebration of sixty years on the throne showcased British imperial power at its zenith and the global reach of the Victorian era.
1897Theodor Herzl & Zionist Congress Convenes
Herzl turned antisemitic despair into political machinery.
1897Klondike Gold Rush Begins
Gold discovery in Rabbit Creek (Bonanza Creek) in the Yukon sparked a mass migration of 100,000 prospectors and defined the era of frontier rush.
1897Boston Marathon Established
America's oldest continuously held marathon race, born as a patriotic tribute and now a global sporting institution.
1897Berlin Motor Show Established
The inaugural International Motor Exhibition in Berlin showcased the nascent automotive industry and became the world's premier auto expo.
1897Inauguration of William McKinley
McKinley's election and inauguration marked America's turn toward imperialism and expansionist foreign policy, reshaping the nation's global position at the dawn of the 20th century.