Historical Events
- Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 4 Beta
- STS 83 (Columbia 22) lands
Famous Birthdays
- Evan Mock, American model and actor (Gossip Girl), born in Hawaii
- Kiera Walsh, English football player (Barcelona, England), born in Rochdale, England
Famous Deaths
- Charles Hayes, American politician (Rep-D-IL, 1983-93), dies at 79
- Laura Nyro, American singer-songwriter ("Wedding Bell Blues"; "Stoned Soul Picnic"; "And When I Die"), dies of ovarian cancer at 49
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About April 8, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 20 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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