Historical Events
- "Forever Tango!" opens at Walter Kerr Theater NYC
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Helms [Robert Lee Helms], American country music singer (Jingle Bell Rock), dies at 63
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About June 19, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
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#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: MMMbop - Hanson
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