Historical Events
- Andy Green's Jet-powered car reaches record 749.69 MPH
Famous Deaths
- Adil Carcani, prime minister of Albania (1982-91), dies
- Richard Mason, English author (The World of Suzie Wong), dies at 78
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About October 13, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John
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