Historical Events
- 54th Venice Film Festival: "Hana-bi" directed by Takeshi Kitano wins Golden Lion
Famous Deaths
- Brandon Tartikoff, American TV executive and president of NBC (1981-91), dies from Hodgkin lymphoma at 48
- Jeep Swenson, American actor (Batman & Robin), dies of heart failure at 40
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About August 27, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mo Money Mo Problems - The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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