Timeline June 1897

Events in June 1897 4

• 1897 – 1973 Paavo Nurmi The Flying Finn Middle and long-distance runner who won nine Olympic gold medals.
• 1897 – 1975 Moe Howard (1897-1975) American comedian, the bossy leader of the Three Stooges.
• 1897 Moe Howard born in Brooklyn Moe Howard is born in Brooklyn.
• 1897 Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Sixty years on the British throne celebrated across the empire London hosted a grand procession on 22 June 1897 marking the 60th anniversary of Victoria's accession, with troops and dignitaries from across the British Empire. The celebrations became a global display of imperial power and unity at its height. Cities throughout Britain and its colonies held parallel festivities.