What Happened on July 13, 1997

Historical Events

Indonesian ferry sinks, killing at least 77

Senior Players Championship

Senior Players Championship Men's Golf, TPC of Michigan: Larry Gilbert wins his lone career major title by 3 strokes from Isao Aoki, Bob Dickson, Jack Kiefer and Dave Stockton

Golfer and Two-Time PGA Champion Dave Stockton

US Women's Golf Open

US Open Women's Golf, Pumpkin Ridge GC: Alison Nicholas of England wins her lone major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Nancy Lopez

Events in 1997

Famous Deaths

Alexandra Danilova, Russian-American ballerina (The Turning Point), dies at 92
Michael Jaffe, English professor and museum director (Fitzwilliam Museum), dies at 74
Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (b. 1968)

Died in 1997 1997 Highlights