Historical Events
- "Diary of Anne Frank" opens at Music Box Theater NYC
- NBA suspends former Golden State Warriors guard Latrell Sprewell for 1 year for attacking coach P.J. Carlesimo
- Nizar Hamdoon warns that Iraq will not allow oil to flow during a third six-month phase of the UN's oil-for-food sale until the UN approves an aid distribution plan
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Wolpe, South African psychotherapist, dies at 82
- Richard Vernon, British character actor (A Hard Days Night; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; Gandhi), dies of complications from Parkinson's disease at 72
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About December 4, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 4 months and 28 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: Perfect Day - Various Artists