Historical Events
- American sportcaster Marv Albert plea bargains in his sexual assault case
- Britain's Andy Green sets jet-powered car record (714 mph)
- Medical drama "ER" is performed live on TV
- STS 86 (Atlantis 20) launches into orbit
- WNBA announces it will add Detroit & Washington, D.C. franchises
Famous Birthdays
- Suzanne Schulting, Dutch speed skater (Olympic gold 1,000m 2018, 22; 3,000m relay 2022; 7 x World C'ship gold; WR 1000m: 1:26:514 2022), born in Groningen, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Hélène Baillargeon, Quebec singer and folklorist, dies at 81
- Jean Françaix, French classical pianist, and composer, dies at 85
- Sayed ad-Darsh, Egyptian-British Muslim scholar and broadcaster, dies at 66
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 25, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 3 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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