Historical Events
- Marv Albert sentenced in assault case
Famous Birthdays
- Raye [Rachel Keen], English singer-songwriter (Escapism), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Adolph Blaine Charles David Earl Frederick Gerald Hubert Irvin John Kenneth Lloyd Martin Nero Oliver Paul Quincy Randolph Sherman Thomas Uncas Victor William Xerxes Yancy Zeus Wolfeschlegelsteinhausen, longest personal name, dies at possibly 83 (birth date disputed)
- Don Messick, American cartoon voice actor (The Flintstones - "Bamm-Bamm"; The Jetsons - "Astro"; Scooby-Doo), dies of stroke complications at 71
- Janine Andrade, French classical violinist, dies at 78
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About October 24, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Spice Up Your Life - Spice Girls
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