Historical Events
Sports History
Baseball's Executive Council suspends NY Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for his suing other team owners
- FC Barcelona of Spain win 37th European Cup Winner's Cup against Paris Saint-Germain of France 1-0 in Rotterdam
Famous Birthdays
- Jennifer Kupcho, American golfer (Chevron Championship 2022; Evian Championship 2019 runner-up), born in Littleton, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Harry Blackstone, Jr., American stage magician (Blackstone Book of Magic & Illusion), dies of cancer at 62
- Princess Caradja-Kretzulesco, descendant of Dracula, dies at 76
- Thelma Carpenter, American radio and jazz band singer (Coleman Hawkins; Count Basie), and stage and screen actress (Hello, Dolly!; Barefoot In The Park (TV); The Wiz (film)), dies of cardiac arrest at 76
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About May 14, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: You're Not Alone - Olive
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot