Historical Events
- "It's a Slippery Slope" closes at Vivian Beaumont Theater NYC
Famous Deaths
- Catherine Scorsese [Cappa], Italian-American actress (The King of Comedy, Goodfellas, Cape Fear), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 84
- Ian Peter Leslie Smith, British journalist, dies at 52
- Litz Pisk, British movement teacher in the theater, dies at 87
- Vince Williams, actor (Hamp-Guiding Light), dies of cancer at 39
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About January 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 23 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: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls
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