Historical Events
- 1st US ambassador since Saigon fell arrives in Vietnam
- San Diego Padres retire #35 worn by pitcher Randy Jones
Famous Deaths
- Bob Devaney, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (National C'ship, University of Nebraska 1970, 71; University of Wyoming; career record 136–30–7), dies at 82
- Marco Ferreri, Italian film director, dies at 68
- Willy Hess, Swiss musicologist, composer and famous Beethoven scholar, dies at 90
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About May 9, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 11 months and 19 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: Love Won't Wait - Gary Barlow
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