Historical Events
- 101st Boston Marathon: Lameck Aguta of Kenya wins men's event in 2:10:34; Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia women's champion in 2:26:23
- Ashes of psychologist and author Timothy Leary and "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry launched into space orbit
- I. K. Gujral sworn in as Prime Minister of India
Famous Deaths
- Andres Rodriguez, Paraguayan president (1989-93), dies
- Diosdado Macapagal, President of the Philippines (1961-65), dies at 86
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 21, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
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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Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot