Historical Events
- American sportcaster Marv Albert pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges
- Bentalha massacre in Algeria; over 200 villagers killed
Candle in the Wind
Elton John releases "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Peña, Dominican-American baseball shortstop (World Series MVP; ALCS MVP; Gold Glove Award 2022; Houston Astros), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Bryan Ingham, English artist, dies at 61
- Eric William Hunter Christie, British barrister and Falklands campaigner, dies at 77
- George Thomas, 1st Viscount Tonypandy, British politician (Speaker of the House of Commons), dies at 97
- Ruth Picardie, English journalist (Before I Say Goodbye), dies of cancer at 33
- Shoichi Yokoi, Japanese WW II fighter (surrendered in 1972), dies at 82
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 22, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 11 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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