Historical Events
- After 5 days missing, Tony Bullimore rescued alive after his boat capsized in Southern Ocean
Sinatra Heart Attack
Heart attacks sends singer Frank Sinatra back to hospital
"Seven Gates of Jerusalem"
Krzysztof Penderecki's choral symphony "Seven Gates of Jerusalem" premieres in Jerusalem, Israel
Famous Birthdays
- Lauryn McClain, American actress and singer, born in Decatur, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Edward Osobka-Morawski, prime minister of Poland (1945-47), dies
- Junaidu ibn Buhari, scholar, dies at 90
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About January 9, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 3 months and 20 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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