Historical Events
- Shelly Moore, 18, of Tenn, crowned 15th Miss Teen USA
- Souhane massacre in Algeria; over 60 people are killed and 15 kidnapped.
Famous Deaths
- Norris Bradbury, American physicist (b. 1909)
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About August 20, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 8 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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