Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Nevada Athletic Commission suspends Mike Tyson indefinitely & withholds $20m purse for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during their heavyweight title fight 28 June
- STS 94 (Columbia 23) launches into orbit
- United Kingdom returns Hong Kong and the New Territories to the People's Republic of China
Famous Deaths
- Joshua Hassan, first Chief Minister of Gibraltar (1964-69, 72-87), dies at 81
- Robert Mitchum, American actor (Out of the Past, Winds of War, North & South), dies of lung cancer and emphysema at 79
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About July 1, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
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