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Soul Train Music Awards
11th Soul Train Music Awards: Curtis Mayfield, and Babyface win
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Salkind, Polish-French film producer (Superman film franchise), dies at 75
- Raymond Edwards, American doo-wop bass (The Silhouettes - "Get A Job"), dies of cancer at 72
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About March 8, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
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: Don't Speak - No Doubt
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