Historical Events
- The Dominican Republic becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty
- The Sid El-Antri massacre (or Sidi Lamri) in Algeria kills 50-100 people.
Famous Birthdays
- Neeraj Chopra, Indian athlete (Olympic gold javelin 2020; first-ever Indian Olympic track & field gold), born in Panipat, Haryana, India
Famous Deaths
- Alan Fluck, Scottish musical educator, dies at 69
- James Komack, American writer, director, and actor (The Courtship of Eddie's Father; Chico and the Man; Welcome Back, Kotter), dies at 73
- Pierre Péladeau, Canadian businessman and founder of Quebecor, dies at 72
Toshiro Mifune (1920-1997)
Japanese writer and actor (Rashomon, Seven Samurai, Shogun), dies at 77
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About December 24, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Too Much - Spice Girls
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