Historical Events
- Negotiators announce agreement in principle with tobacco industry
Famous Birthdays
- Bálint Kopasz, Hungarian canoeist (Olympic gold men's K-1 1000m 2020; World C'ship gold 2019), born in Szeged, Hungary
- Maria Lark, Russian-born American actress
Famous Deaths
- John Akii-bua, Ugandan athlete (Olympic gold 400m hurdles 1972), dies at 49
- Lawrence Payton, American pop & soul singer (Four Tops - "I'll Be There"), dies at 59
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About June 20, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
- #1 Song: MMMbop - Hanson