Historical Events
- Lions' Barry Sanders becomes NFL's 2nd all-time rusher
- Twenty-five are killed in the second Souhane massacre in Algeria.
Famous Deaths
- Buck Leonard, American Baseball HOF first baseman (Negro League World Series 1943, 44, 48 Homestead Grays; 13 x NL All Star), dies from stroke complications at 90
- Henry Charnock, English oceanographer, dies at 76
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About November 27, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Holidays: Thanksgiving (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Perfect Day - Various Artists
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