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PGA Championship Men's Golf, Winged Foot GC: Davis Love III wins his only major title by 5 strokes from Justin Leonard
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James Hetfield
Metallica lead vocalist James Hetfield (34) weds Francesca Tomasi
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About August 17, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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