Historical Events
- "Final Fantasy VII" is released by Square and Sony Computer Entertainment to PlayStation
- San Antonio forward Dominique Wilkins scores 27 points in the Spurs' 97-95 loss to Minnesota; gives him 26,009 career points; only the 6th NBA player to reach the 26k milestone
Famous Deaths
- Eve Lister, British film and television actress (No Limit, Hyde Park), dies at 84
- John Joseph Scanlan, Irish Catholic prelate (b. 1930)
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About January 31, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 29 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: Beetlebum - Blur
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