Historical Events
- UN Security renews its "oilforfood" initiative whereby Iraq may sell $2 billion worth of oil to buy food, medicine and other necessities to alleviate civilian suffering under the sanctions imposed when it invaded Kuwait in 1990
Famous Deaths
- Johnny "Hammond" Smith, American jazz and bop organist (Wild Horses Rock Steady), dies of cancer at 63
- Kurt Alfred Adler, Austrian therapist and writer, dies at 92
- Ronnie Lane, British rock bassist (Small Faces), dies of multiple sclerosis at 51
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About June 4, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: MMMBop - Hanson
#1 Song: MMMbop - Hanson