Historical Events
- OPEC agrees to an increase in its production ceiling. OPEC has raised the ceiling to 27.5 million barrels per day for the first half of 1998
- USAir Arena closes, hosting Wash Wizards
Famous Birthdays
- William Byron Jr., American auto racer (Daytona 500 2024; NASCAR Xfinity Series C'ship 2017), born in Charlotte, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Coleman Young, 1st African American mayor of Detroit, dies at 79
- Heikki Savolainen, Finnish pommel horse gymnast (Olympic medalist, 1928-52, including gold, 1948), and medical doctor, dies at 90
- Isabelle Kelley, American social worker credited with instigating the US Federal Food Stamp Program, dies at 80
- Jan Klaasesz, Dutch Governor of Suriname (1949-56), dies at 90
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About November 29, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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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