Historical Events
- 5 sue Japanese PM Ryutaro Hashimoto, because his smoking has violated the country's constitution guaranteeing a wholesome life
- Athens, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Rome & Stockholm are finalists for 2004 Olympics site
Famous Birthdays
- Josh Dewhurst, British rock guitarist (Blossoms), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- E. H. Bronner, German-American soap magnate (b. 1908)
- Edward Mills Purcell, American physicist (Nobel 1952), dies at 84
- Geraldine Clinton Little, Irish poet (A Little Bouquet), dies at 73
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About March 7, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 1 month and 28 days
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
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot