Historical Events In 1997
Feb 27 On this day in history divorces become legal in Ireland.
Feb 05 On this day in history brook Lee, Hawaii, crowned 46th Miss USA (en route to Miss Universe)
Feb 04 In Turkmenistan-Iran Border Region a 6.8 earthquate occured. At least 88 people killed, nearly 2,000 injured, about 5,500 houses destroyed and 11,000 houses damaged in the Bojnurd-Shirvan area, Iran on this day in history.
Feb 04 A civil jury finds O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her companion, Ronald Goldman on this day in history.
Feb 08 Jean-Luc Brassard wins gold medal in free-style skiing at the World Championships in Nagano on this day in history.
Feb 03 Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Detroit MI on WKRK 97.1 FM on this day in history.
Feb 13 Discovery captures Hubble Space Telescope on this day in history.
Feb 26 39th Grammy Awards Change the World Babyface, Beck & LeAnn Rimes win on this day in history.
Feb 10 Comet Shoemaker-Holt 2 Closest Approach to Earth (1.9245 AU) on this day in history.
Apr 03 On this day in history "Dream-Johnny Mercer Musical", opens at Royale NYC for 109 performance
Apr 04 DMSP Titan 2 launched on this day in history.
Apr 11 On this day in history in Southern Xinjiang, China a 6.2 earthquake occurred, at least 9 people killed, 89 injured, 100,000 homeless, thousands of buildings destroyed and 11,000 livestock killed in Jiashi County
Apr 04 On this day in history braves officially open Turner Field against Cubs
Apr 05 Galileo, 3rd Ganymede Flyby (Orbit 7) on this day in history.
Apr 04 On this day in history anaheim Ducks clinch their 1st-ever playoff berth
Apr 04 On this day in history sTS 83 (Columbia 22), launches
Nov 24 RealNetworks, an Internet pioneer that developed streaming audio and video technology, launched a public offering on this day in 1997. The company, once co-owned by Microsoft and formerly called Progressive Networks, reaped more than $500 million on its first day of trading on this day in history.
Nov 11 Quebec Gatineau Railway takes over operation of the former CP Trois Rivieres and Lachute subdivisions between Quebec City and Hull on this day in history.
Nov 28 Online music retailer CDNow filed for an IPO on this day in 1997 on this day in history.
Nov 24 In response to a 554.26 point free fall, New York Stock Exchange officials invoked the "circuit breake" rule and puts a halt to trading on this day in history.
Nov 28 Netscape disputes browser figures by countering Dataquest's estimates that said that Microsoft was gaining ground in the browser market on this day in history.
Sep 05 On this day in history humanitarian Mother Teresa dies of a heart attack in Calcutta, India, at age 87.
Sep 04 Huron Central Railway, owned by Genessee Rail-One, takes over operation of the former CP line between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, Ont on this day in history.
Sep 20 On this day in history raiLink Southern Ontario takes over the operation of the former CN Hagersville subdivision between Nanticoke and Brantford including the Burford Spur. On December 15 the company took over the former CN Northern and Northwestern Spur.
Sep 21 On this day in history a volcanic avalanche buries Montserrat's airport and flows into the Atlantic Ocean 5.5km away.
Sep 06 The funeral for Diana, Princess of Wales, is held at London's Westminster Abbey on this day in history.
Sep 23 "The Adventures of Pinocchio" becomes the first DVD to incorporate DVD video games on this day in history.
Sep 04 On this day in history raiLink-Lakeland &Waterways takes over the former CN lines in northeastern Alberta from Boyle to Lynton, near Fort McMurray. Agreement was reached on 2 September, operation commenced on 4 September and formal transfer took place on November 24.
Sep 05 On this day in history digital Theater Sound (DTS) announces its intentions to enter the DVD market
Jun 09 British lease on New Territories in Hong Kong expires on this day in history.
Jun 24 On this day in history "Mars Attacks!" becomes the first DVD ever to incorporate sound with menus
Jun 24 On this day in history june 24 - Port Colborne Harbour Railway, a division of the Caledonia and Hamilton Southern Railway (Trillium Rail), starts operation between Welland and Port Colbourne on the following lines in Ontario CN Port Colbourne Spur (6.6 miles). Macy Spur (west of the Welland Canal). Government Spur (off Macy Spur). a new 1.1 mile connection between the Port Colbourne Spur and the Macy Spur.
Jun 24 June 24 - Port Colborne Harbour Railway, a division of the Caledonia and Hamilton Southern Railway (Trillium Rail), starts operation between Welland and Port Colbourne on the following lines in Ontario: CN Port Colbourne Spur (6.6 miles). Macy Spur (west of the Welland Canal). Government Spur (off Macy Spur). a new 1.1 mile connection between the Port Colbourne Spur and the Macy Spur on this day in history.
Jun 16 Corporation du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie takes over the former CN line between Chandler and Gaspé, Que. This is a non profit corporation owned by local municipalities. Operation of the line is sub-contracted to the Chemin de fer Baie des Chaleurs which commenced operation between Matapedia and Chandler, Que in December 1996 on this day in history.
Dec 08 The Carlton Trail Railway (Omnitrax) takes over the operation of the following CN lines in north western Saskatchewan: Warman Junction to just north of Prince Albert. Speers Junction to Meadow Lake on this day in history.
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