Historical Events
Event of Interest
Christies auctions off some of the wardrobe of Diana, Princess of Wales, for $5.5 million
Special Delivery
Danielle Steel’s romantic novel “Special Delivery” is published
- Galileo, 2nd Callisto Flyby (Orbit 9)
- Intelsat 802 Ariane 4 Launch is successful
- Jamaica issues warrant for singer Sade, who fails to report to court on charges of failure to obey a cop who signaled her to stop
Sports History
NBA Draft: Wake Forest power forward Tim Duncan first pick by San Antonio Spurs
- NHL approves franchises in Nashville, Atlanta, Columbus, and Minnesota-St Paul
- Progress M-34 Collides with and damages Mir Space Station
Famous Divorces
Jim Carrey
"Dumb and Dumber" actress Lauren Holly (33) divorces actor-comedian Jim Carrey (35) due to irreconcilable differences after 9 months of marriage
Famous Deaths
Jacques Cousteau (1910-1997)
French oceanic explorer (Calypso), dies of a heart attack at 87
- William Lyle Woratzeck, American convicted killer, executed in Arizona at 51
- Ziggy Talent, American saxophonist and novelty singer (Vaughn Monroe Orchestra - "Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long"), dies at 85
1997 Highlights
About June 25, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 9 months and 3 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