What Happened on September 24, 1997

Historical Events

  • Drug kingpin Ramon Arellano Felix placed on FBI's 10 most-wanted list

Famous Deaths

  • Jonathon Silver, entrepreneur/arts patron, dies at 47
  • Larry Hall, American rocker (Sandy), dies at 57
1997 Highlights

About September 24, 1997

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Honey - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John