Historical Events
- 63rd Heisman Trophy Award: Charles Woodson, Michigan (CB)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Oppenheim, British mathematician (Oppenheim conjecture), dies at 94
- Harry Glaß, German ski jumper (Olympic bronze 1956), dies at 67
- Martin Carter, Guyanese poet and political activist, dies at 70
- Rafael Jose Fernandez de la Calzada y Ferrer, restaurateur, dies at 83
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About December 13, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! - Teletubbies
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