Historical Events
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Minneapolis/St Paul on WRQC 100.3 FM
Famous Deaths
- Doris Angleton, American socialite, murdered at 46
- Emilio Azcarraga Milmo, American Mexican media tycoon (Televisa), dies at 66
- Michael Stroka, American soap actor (Aristede-Dark Shadows), dies of cancer at 58
- Ray Green, American composer and publisher, dies at 88
- Roland Topor, French surrealist illustrator, novelist (The Tenant), playwright, and filmmaker, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 59
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 16, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)
#1 Song: I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly
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