What Happened on August 2, 1997

Famous Weddings

"Frasier" actor-comedian Kelsey Grammer (43) weds Playboy model Camille Donatacci (29) at Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu

Nigerian Afrobeat musician and composer, dies of an illness, disputedly AIDS related, at 58

Tom Blackburn, American novelist and screenwriter of the Western genre, dies at 79

American writer (Naked Lunch, The Nova Trilogy) and visual artist, dies of a heart attack at 83

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo