Historical Events
- Carolina Hurricanes lose franchise's debut NHL game, 4-2 to Tampa Bay Lightning at the Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida
- Minnesota Timberwolves NBA forward Kevin Garnett, just 2 years out of high school, signs a record 6-year, $123 million contract extension
- Spice Hot premieres on cable
- Zimbabwe and New Zealand tie their One Day International cricket match in Bulawayo; Black Cap tail-ender Gavin Larson is run out on last ball at 9/233 amidst crowd surging onto field; 13th ODI tie
Famous Deaths
- Gul Mohammed, world's shortest man (22.1"/56.16 cm), dies at 36
- Jerome H. Lemelson, American inventor, (held more than 600 patents), dies at 74
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About October 1, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: 4 Seasons Of Loneliness - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John
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