Historical Events In 1997

Apr 02   Tomoyuki Tanaka, producer (Godzilla), dies of a stroke at 86 in the year 1997.  

Apr 03   On this day in history "Dream-Johnny Mercer Musical", opens at Royale NYC for 109 performance  

Apr 04   Anaheim Ducks clinch their 1st-ever playoff berth on this day in history.  

Apr 04   In the year 1997 braves officially open Turner Field against Cubs  

Apr 04   DMSP Titan 2 launched on this day in history.  

Apr 04   STS 83 (Columbia 22), launches on this day in history.  

Apr 05   On this day in history galileo, 3rd Ganymede Flyby (Orbit 7)  

Apr 06   Jack Kent Cooke, NFL owner (Wash Redskins), dies at 84 in the year 1997.  

Apr 08   Laura Nyro, singer, dies of ovarian cancer at 49 in the year 1997.  

Apr 09   In the year 1997 helene Hanff, author (84 Charing Cross Road), dies at 80  

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 11   In the year 1997 michael Dorris, writer, commits suicide at 52  

Apr 12   In the year 1997 george Wald, scientist, dies at 90  

Apr 13   On this day in history ann Craft, researcher/writer, dies at 53  

Apr 16   Emilio Azcarraga Milmo, media tycoon, dies at 66 in the year 1997.  

Apr 17   Chaim Herzog, President of Israel (1983-93), dies at 78 on this day in history.  

Apr 21   On this day in history andres Rodriguez, Paraguayan president (1989-93), dies  

Apr 24   Pat Paulsen, comedian (Smothers Brothers Show), dies at 69 on this day in history.  

Apr 26   In the year 1997 joey Faye, comic (Fruit of the Loom grapes), dies at 86  

Apr 27   Paul Lambert, actor (Tom-Executive Suite), dies at 73 on this day in history.  

Apr 28   Susan Seddon Boulet, artist, dies of cancer at 45 on this day in history.  

Apr 29   In the year 1997 keith Ferguson, blues (Fabulous Thunderbirds), dies of overdose at 50  

May 01   On this day in history bebe, AKA Flipper, dolphin, dies at 40  

May 01   Toni Blair elected PM of UK in the year 1997.  

May 02   In the year 1997 donald Trump &Marla Maples announce they are separating  

May 02   Mercury Mail announces its 1 millionth internet subscriber in the year 1997.  

May 02   Republic of Texas security chief Robert Scheidt surrenders on this day in history.  

May 03   Garry Kasparov begins chess match with IBM supercomputer Deep Blue in the year 1997.  

May 04   Alvy Moore, actor/producer (Mr Kimball-Green Acres), dies at 75 in the year 1997.  

May 05   On this day in history "Married With Children" final episode on Fox TV  

May 05   In the year 1997 iridium-1 Delta 2 Launch, Successful  

May 06   Army Staff Sergeant Delmar Simpson gets 25-year sentence for rape in the year 1997.  

May 06   Michael Jackson & Bee Gees inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on this day in history.  

May 07   In the year 1997 expos scores 13 in 6th at Giants  

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Jan 01   Graham Kersey, cricket wicket keeper, dies in car crash in the year 1997.  

Jan 02   Jim Rodger, sports writer, dies at 75 in the year 1997.  

Jan 03   On this day in history burton Lane, composer, dies at 84  

Jan 04   Harry B Helmsley, owner (Empire State Building), dies at 87 on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Andre Franquin, cartoonist, dies at 72 on this day in history.  

Jan 06   Ian Peter Leslie Smith, journalist, dies at 52 in the year 1997.  

Jan 07   Desmond Flower, publisher, dies at 89 on this day in history.  

Jan 08   In the year 1997 carole Carr, singer/actress (Down Among the Z Men), dies at 68