Historical Events
- Kandor and Ebb's musical "Steel Pier" opens at Richard Rodgers Theater, NYC; runs for 76 performances
Famous Birthdays
Lydia Ko (27 years old)
New Zealand golfer, (Evian C'ship 2015, ANA Inspiration 2016), born in Seoul, South Korea
Famous Deaths
Eugene Stoner (1922-1997)
American firearms designer and inventor of the M16, dies of cancer at 74
- Pat Paulsen, American comedian (The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour), actor, and frequent presidential candidate, dies of kidney failure while being treated for cancer at 69
- Robert Erickson, American composer, dies at 80
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 24, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 4 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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