Historical Events
- "Eugene Onegin" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
- "Old Neighborhood" opens at Booth Theater NYC
- McCaughey septuplets (all 7 of them!) born to Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey in Des Moines, Iowa. First set of septuplets to survive infancy.
- STS 87 (Columbia 24) launches into orbit
Famous Birthdays
- Alexis May McCaughey, American septuplet (2), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Brandon James McCaughey, American septuplet (5), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Joel Steven McCaughey, American septuplet (7), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Kelsey Ann McCaughey, American septuplet (4), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Kenneth Robert McCaughey, American septuplet (1), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Léna Mahfouf [Léna Situations], French social media personality, born in Paris, France
- Natalie Sue McCaughey, American septuplet (3), born in Des Moines, Iowa
- Nathaniel Roy McCaughey, American septuplet (6), born in Des Moines, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Christina Corrigan, American obese girl (680 lbs), dies at 13
- Durlyn Eddmonds, American murderer, executed at 45
- Walter Stewart, American murderer, executed at 42
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About November 19, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 13 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
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