Historical Events
- 36th Walker Cup: US, 18-6
- Anaheim Angels Tony Phillips arrested for purchasing cocaine
Sports History
Atlanta Braves sign Greg Maddux to then record 5 year, $57.5 million deal
Famous Birthdays
Kylie Jenner (26 years old)
American model, TV and social media personality (Keeping Up with the Kardashians), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Conlon Nancarrow, American composer (Soundings 4), dies at 84
- Jean-Claude Lauzon, director/writer (Leola), dies in air crash at 43
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About August 10, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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