Historical Events
- Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland announce they have cloned an adult mammal, producing Dolly the sheep - born 5 July 1996 (d. 2003)
Famous Weddings
Jennifer Lopez
American singer-actress Jennifer Lopez (27) weds Ojani Noa on the grounds of a friend's Miami home; divorce in 1998
Famous Deaths
- Albert Shanker, American labor leader (Amer Fed of Teachers), dies at 68
- Austin Andrew Wright, British sculptor, dies at 85
- Frank Launder, director/scriptwriter, dies at 91
- Joseph Aiuppa, American gangster (b. 1907)
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About February 22, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
#1 Song: Don't Speak - No Doubt
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