Historical Events
- "Married With Children" final episode on Fox TV
- Iridium-1 Delta 2 Launch, Successful
Famous Deaths
- Tolia Nikiprowetzky, French composer, ethnomusicologist and broadcaster of Russian heritage, dies at 80
- Walter Gotell, German actor (James Bond, From Russia With Love), dies at 73
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About May 5, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Love Won't Wait - Gary Barlow
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