Historical Events
- "King David" closes at New Amsterdam Theater NYC
- Mel Karmazin replaces Peter Lund as CEO of CBS TV
Famous Deaths
- Lovie Lee [Edward Lee Watson], American electric blues pianist, singer, and songwriter, dies at 88
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About May 23, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Gemini
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#1 Song: MMMBop - Hanson
#1 Song: You're Not Alone - Olive
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