Historical Events
Gingrich Re-elected Speaker
Newt Gingrich narrowly re-elected speaker of the US House of Representatives
Famous Birthdays
Lamar Jackson (27 years old)
American NFL quarterback (Heisman Trophy 2016, Louisville; Pro Bowl 2019, Baltimore Ravens), born in Pompano Beach, Florida
- Ozzie Albies, Curaçaoan MLB player (Atlanta Braves), born in Willemstad, Curaçao
Famous Deaths
- Desmond Flower, English publisher, dies at 89
- Sándor Végh, Hungarian-French violinist teacher and conductor, dies at 84
1997 Highlights
About January 7, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 2 months and 22 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