Historical Events
- Horton Foote's stage drama "The Young Man From Atlanta" starring Rip Torn and Shirley Knight opens at Longacre Theatre, NYC; runs for 85 performances
Meeting of Interest
Martin Luther King's son meets James Earl Ray, his father's killer
Famous Birthdays
Lalisa (27 years old)
Thai rapper, singer and dancer (Blackpink), born in Buriram, Thailand
Famous Deaths
- Ella Maillart, Swiss adventurer, travel writer, and sportsperson (Forbidden Journey), dies at 94
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About March 27, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)
#1 Song: Mama/Who Do You Think You Are - Spice Girls
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey