Historical Events
- US space probe Pathfinder lands on Ares Vallis Mars
Famous Weddings
- American "Beverly Hills 90210" actor Ian Ziering (34) weds American model-actress Nikki Schieler (26) in Beverly Hills, California; divorce in 2002
Bill Murray
American actor Bill Murray (46) weds second wife, American costume designer Jennifer Butler (30); divorce in 2008
Famous Deaths
- Amado Carrillo Fuentes, Mexican drug lord (Juárez Cartel), dies at 40
- Charles Kuralt, American news anchor (CBS Sunday Morning), dies at 62
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About July 4, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112