Famous Deaths
- Jack Delano [Jacob Ovcharov], Russian-born American composer and photographer, dies at 83
- Luther Allison, American blues and session guitarist (Howlin' Wolf; James Cotton), dies of lung and brain cancer at 57
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About August 12, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
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#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith
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