Historical Events
- Controversial art exhibition "Sensation" featuring works by Young British Artists from the collection of Charles Saatchi opens at the Royal Academy in London
Hall of Fame
Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo elected to World Golf Hall of Fame
United Nations
Ted Turner gives $1 billion to the United Nations, creating the public charity, the United Nations Foundation
- Voters in Wales vote yes (50.3%) in a referendum on Welsh autonomy
Famous Deaths
- Harry Boyne, British parliamentary journalist, dies at 87
- James "Jimmy" Witherspoon, American jump blues singer (Ain't Nobody's Business), dies at 77
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 18, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John
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