Famous Deaths
- Johnny Vander Meer, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1938-39, 42-43; World Series 1940; Cincinnati Reds), dies of an abdominal aneurysm at 82
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About October 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
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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