Historical Events
Milošević Recognizes Opposition Victory
After at first contesting the results, Serbian President Slobodan Milošević recognizes opposition victories in the November 1996 elections.
- En route to Lebanon, two Israeli Sikorsky CH-53 troop-transport helicopters collide in mid-air over northern Galilee, Israel killing 73.
Lemieux Scores 600
Mario Lemieux is 7th NHL player to score 600 goals
O.J. Simpson Liable
O.J. Simpson found liable in the deaths of Ron Goldman and Nicole Simpson in a civil court action
Albright's Jewish Grandparents
US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright announces she just discovered that her grandparents were Jewish, three of whom were killed in the Holocaust
Famous Deaths
- James Friell, Scottish political cartoonist (Daily Worker), dies at 84
- Ross Lee Finney, American composer (Landscapes Remembered), dies at 90
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About February 4, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: Ain't Nobody - LL Cool J