Historical Events
- Dan Wilson hits Seattle Mariners 3,000th HR
- Dow Jones drops 247.37 pts
Sports History
L.A. Dodgers retire Tommy Lasorda's #2
About August 15, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
- #1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith