Historical Events
- Brook Lee from Hawaii, crowned 46th Miss USA (en route to Miss Universe)
- Japan's Ministry of Finance announces plans to cut import tariffs on crude oil and most petroleum products
Famous Deaths
- John Richard Patterson, English businessman (computer dating service Dateline), dies at 51
- Pamela Harriman, US Ambassador (to France), dies of stroke at 76
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About February 5, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 25 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
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