WHAT ALL HAPPENED AUGUST TO OCTOBER 1897
Find out what all happened August to October 1897

Franco-Hova Wars: The town of Anosimena is captured by French troops from Menabe defenders in Madagascar. (14. August 1897)

Oldsmobile, a brand of American automobiles was founded. (21. August 1897)

German chemist Felix Hoffmann discovers an improved way of synthesizing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). (10. October 1897)

Tirah Campaign: Battle of Saragarhi. (12. September 1897)

Lattimer massacre: A sheriff's posse kills 20 unarmed immigrant miners in Pennsylvania, United States. (10. September 1897)

After months of pursuit, generals of Menelik II of Ethiopia capture Gaki Sherocho, the last king of Kaffa, bringing an end to that ancient kingdom. (11. September 1897)

The Boston subway opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America. (1. September 1897)

The town of Ambiky is captured by France from Menabe in Madagascar. (30. August 1897)

The "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial is published in the New York Sun. (21. September 1897)

Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the Malakand states adjacent to India's North West Frontier Province. (2. August 1897)

Thomas Edison patents the Kinetoscope, the first movie projector. (31. August 1897)