Music recorded in June 1897
June 1897 was a month marked by the simultaneous development of large-scale disasters, imperial political agendas, and the establishment of modern institutions. On June 12, the 1897 Assam earthquake occurred in Assam, British India, causing widespread damage. On June 16, William McKinley (1843–1901) signed the Treaty of Annexation with representatives from the Republic of Hawaii and sent it to the United States Senate. The following day, June 17, Liliʻuokalani (1838–1917) submitted a letter of protest against the treaty. On June 18, Kyoto Imperial University was established in Japan by imperial decree. The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Victoria's (1819–1901) accession to the throne, was held in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from June 20 to 22. The Wimbledon Championships began on June 21 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, further establishing modern sport as an international event.
Confirmed recordings this month: 0
Summary of information on recordings made in June 1897
For June 1897 only, there is currently no reliable information available for recording-related topics where the recording date, release date, or recording session date can be determined down to the month and month using primary sources. Therefore, on the page for that month, we will only include individual topics if there is a source document note or contemporary material that directly supports the date of that month.
