Historical Events
- Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh completes twin centuries (108 & 116) in 268 run 3rd Test win v England at Old Trafford
Sports History
Montreal Expos retire Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson's uniform #10
- Musical revue "Dream: The Johnny Mercer Musical", closes at Royale Theatre, NYC, after 109 performances
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Pete Sampras beats Cédric Pioline of France 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 for his 10th Grand Slam title
Famous Deaths
- Brun Smith, New Zealand cricket batsman (4 Tests @ 47.40), dies at 75
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About July 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 29 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