Historical Events
Knighthood
Beatle Paul McCartney is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
- San Francisco Giant J T Snow suffers a fractured eye socket when hit by a pitch
Famous Deaths
- Hugo Weisgall, American composer (4 Impressions), dies at 84
- Lars Ahlin, Swedish writer (My Death is My Own), dies at 81
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About March 11, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
#1 Song: Mama/Who Do You Think You Are - Spice Girls
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