Historical Events
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Fayetteville, North Carolina on WRCQ 103.5 FM
- The tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, Sky Tower in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, opens after two-and-a-half years of construction.
Famous Birthdays
Camila Cabello (27 years old)
Cuban-American singer-songwriter (Fifth Harmony - "Work from Home"; solo - "Señorita"; "Havana"), born in Cojimar, Cuba
Famous Deaths
- Finn Høffding, Danish composer (Karlsvognen), dies at 97
- Stanislav Shatalin, Russian economist (500 Days), dies
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About March 3, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 27 years and 2 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
#1 Song: Don't Speak - No Doubt
Assassination
Drug Overdose
Gunshot Wound
Murder
Plane Crash
Suicide