Historical Events
- Hideki Irabu makes MLB debut as a NY Yankee, beats Tigers 10-3
- Louise Woodward's trial begins in Massachusetts Nanny murder trial
- RJR Nabisco announces it will replace Joe Camel in new ads
- Spain, Partido Popular member Miguel Ángel Blanco is kidnapped in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests
Famous Birthdays
- Alba Baptista, Portuguese actress (Warrior Nun; Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris), born in Lisbon, Portugal
Famous Weddings
Chrissie Hynde
American rock musician Chrissie Hynde (45) marries Colombian artist Lucho Brieva; divorced in 2002
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About July 10, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112