Historical Events
Sports History
Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona announces his retirement from football on his 37th birthday
- Revival of Anton Chekov's stage drama "The Cherry Orchard" opens at Martin Beck Theater, NYC, for limited run of 12 performances
- Shirley Allen, 51, held Illinois police off for 39 days captured
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Fuller, American screenwriter and director (Shock Corridor, The Big Red One), dies from natural causes at 85
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About October 30, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 29 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: Barbie Girl - Aqua
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