Historical Events
- NY Met John Olerud hits for the cycle
- The UN passes a resolution allowing Iraq to reach the $2.14 billion oil sales limit under its oil-for-food program
Famous Birthdays
- Sydney Sweeney, American actress (Euphoria, The White Lotus), born in Spokane, Washington
Famous Deaths
- (Stig) "Stikkan" Anderson, Swedish actor, music entrepreneur and co-founder of Polar Music (ABBA), dies of a heart attack at 66
- Janet Leach, American potter, dies at 79
- Judith Merril [Judith Josephine Grossman], American-Canadian sci-fi writer (edited influential anthologies), dies at 74
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 12, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: The Drugs Don't Work - Verve
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