Historical Events
- Seattle Mariners break record for most HRs in a year (258)
Famous Deaths
- Abe Gibron, head coach (Chicago Bears), dies at 72
- Murray Burnett, writer (Everybody Goes to Rick-Casablanca), dies at 86
- Shirley Clarke, American film director, dies at 78
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 23, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Honey - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John
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