Historical Events
- 43rd British Academy Television Awards: "Only Fools and Horses" Best Comedy, "EastEnders" Best Drama
- 50th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): "The English Patient" Best Film, Joel & Ethan Coen Best Director
- Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 comes into force; agreement outlaws production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons among its signatories
- MLB Kansas City Royals Chili Davis is 75th to hit 300 HRs
Music History
Revival of Leonard Bernstein's operetta "Candide" opens at the Gershwin Theatre, NYC; runs for 103 performances
Famous Deaths
- Keith Ferguson, American blues-rock bassist (Fabulous Thunderbirds), dies of liver failure due to heroin use at 50
- Mike Royko, American journalist (Chicago Daily News) and author (Boss), dies of stroke at 64
- Peter Tali Coleman, Governor of American Samoa (1956-61, 1978-85, 1989-93), dies at 77
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 29, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Blood on the Dance Floor - Michael Jackson
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