Historical Events
- Cy Coleman and Ira Gasman' musical "The Life" opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, NYC; runs for 466 performances and wins 2 Tony Awards
Famous Deaths
- Gene Ames, American singer (Ames Brothers), dies of cancer at 73
- Joey Faye, American comedian (Joey Faye's Follies), dies at 86
- John Beal [James Andrew Bliedung], American actor (10 Who Dare, I Am the Law, Les Misérables), dies at 87
- Peng Zhen, mayor of Beijing China (1951-66), dies at 94
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 26, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 2 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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