Historical Events
- "Candide" opens at Gershwin Theater NYC for 103 performances
- 43rd British Academy Television Awards: "Only Fools and Horses" Best Comedy, "EastEnders" Best Drama
- 50th British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): "The English Patient" Best Film, Joel & Ethan Coen Best Director
- Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 comes into force, outlaws production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons among its signatories
- KC Royal Chili Davis is 75th to hit 300 HRs
Famous Deaths
- Keith Ferguson, American blues-rock bassist (Fabulous Thunderbirds), dies of liver failure due to heroin use at 50
- Mike Royko, American journalist (Chicago Daily News) and author (Boss), dies of stroke at 64
- Peter Tali Coleman, Governor of American Samoa (1956-61, 78-85, 89-93), dies at 77
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 29, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Blood on the Dance Floor - Michael Jackson
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