Historical Events
Rodman Kicks Cameraman
Controversial Chicago Bulls' forward Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amos in the groin during a game against Minnesota Timberwolves; ultimately pays Amos $200,000 settlement, and is suspended for 11 games without pay
Princess Diana Calls for Landmine Ban
Diana, Princess of Wales, calls for an international ban on landmines, angering ministers in the UK
- San Francisco head coach George Seifert announces his resignation after 8 highly-successful NFL seasons with the 49ers: winningest coach in team history at 108-35; 2 Super Bowl titles
- Seattle's Sam Perkins ties Jeff Hornacek's NBA single-game record by connecting on 8 straight 3-point field goals during Sonics' 122-78 win over visiting Toronto; Seattle also sets an NBA steals record with 27
- Space Shuttle Atlantis docks with Mir Space Station
Famous Birthdays
- Valentina Zenere, Argentine actress (Soy Luna, Elite), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Jose Ignacio Domecq, Spanish wine maker, dies at 82
- Kenneth Thimann, English American botanist (Balzan Prize), dies at 92
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About January 15, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton- #1 Song: Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) - Tori Amos
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