Historical Events
- British lease on the New Territories in Hong Kong, established by the Second Convention of Peking, expires
- Leap Second to synchronize atomic clocks
Famous Deaths
- Albus Dumbledore [Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore], fictional character, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, dies at 115
- Larry O'Day, Australian wrestler, dies of cancer at 53
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About June 30, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 23 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