Historical Events
- Galileo, Ganymede Observations (Orbit 9)
Harry Potter Published
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 1st book in J. K. Rowling's best-selling series, is published
- The U.S. Supreme Court upholds doctor-assisted suicide ban
- U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Communications Decency Act, inconsistent with the 1st Amendment
Famous Birthdays
- Jacob Elordi, Australian actor (The Kissing Booth, Euphoria), born in Brisbane, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Charlie Chester, English comedian (Never Say Die), dies at 83
Don Hutson (1913-1997)
American College-Pro Football HOF end (Uni of Alabama; NFL MVP 1941, 42; 8 × First-team All-Pro, 4 × NFL All-Star; Green Bay Packers), dies at 84
- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Native Hawaiian singer, songwriter ("Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World"), and Hawaiian sovereignty advocate, dies from respiratory failure at 38
1997 Highlights
About June 26, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
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