What Happened on January 7, 1997

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
Born in 1997

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

  • US #1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
  • UK #1 Song: 2 Become 1 - Spice Girls