Historical Events
- Anthony Stuart takes ODI hat-trick, Aus v Pakistan, MCG
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Alfred Galbraith, English jazz trombonist, dies at 76
- Ennis Cosby, son of Bill Cosby, murdered on Los Angeles highway at 29
- Jim Kensil, American NFL executive (New York Jets president), dies of heart failure at 66
- Stephen Fitz-Simon, British fashion retailer and entrepreneur (Biba), dies at 59
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About January 16, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 9 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