Historical Events
Canadians win Cy Young
Canadian based players win Cy Young Awards for best MLB pitcher; Toronto Blue Jays' Roger Clemens wins his 4th AL Award; Pedro Martinez of Montreal Expos takes NL Award
Rather Renews
CBS News anchor Dan Rather renews his contract to 2002
- NHL’s new Columbus franchise (scheduled to begin play in 2000) announce team’s name would be “Blue Jackets” after soldiers in the Union army during the American Civil War
- WNBA announces franchises in Detroit (Shock) and Washington D.C. (Mystics) would join the League as expansion teams for the 1998 season
Famous Birthdays
- Jacob Whitesides, American singer-songwriter, born in Sevierville, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Rodney Milburn, American athlete (Olympic gold 110m hurdles 1972), dies in a work accident at 49
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About November 11, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: Veterans Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Barbie Girl - Aqua
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