Historical Events
- Dick Vitale signs with ESPN through year 2004
Famous Deaths
- Carlos Surinach, Spanish-American composer, dies at 82
- William Matthews, American poet, dies at 55
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About November 12, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Barbie Girl - Aqua
Greatest Generation
Silent Generation
Baby Boomer
Generation X
Millennial
Generation Z