Historical Events
- 30th San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center
- STS 94 (Columbia 23), lands
Famous Deaths
- Arthur L. Liman, American trial lawyer (Oliver North), dies of bladder cancer at 64 [1]
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About July 17, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: D'you Know What I Mean? - Oasis
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