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South Park
Animated TV sitcom "South Park" debuts on Comedy Central
- Boston Red Sox trade Mike Stanley back to the NY Yankees
Baseball Trade
San Diego Padres trade Rickey Henderson to Anaheim Angels
Famous Deaths
- Emil 'Bus' Mosbacher, American yachtsman (America's Cup 1962 [Weatherly], 1967 [Intrepid]), dies at 75
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About August 13, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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