1897

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1897 was a year in the late 19th century when many significant events occurred around the world, from political developments to cultural and scientific advances. It matters historically because it falls during a pivotal period of global change, including industrialization, imperialism, and social transformation that shaped the modern world.

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point in time: 1897-01-01
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1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, the 1897th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 897th year of the 2nd millennium, the 97th year of the 19th century, and the 8th year of the 1890s decade. As of the start of 1897, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

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