Historical Events
- In a high profile NHL trade, San Jose obtain future Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Ed Belfour from Chicago in exchange for goaltender Chris Terreri, Ulf Dahlen, Michal Sykora and a conditional pick in 1998 Entry Draft
Famous Deaths
- Jeane Dixon [Lydia Pinckert], American celebrity psychic and astrologer (A Gift of Prophecy), dies of a heart attack at 93
- Jim Boyd, American boxer (Olympic gold light-heavyweight 1956), dies at 66
- Seldon Powell, American jazz tenor saxophonist and flautist, dies at 68
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About January 25, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 4 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: Your Woman - White Town