What Happened on September 29, 1997

Historical Events

  • Jury selection in Terry Nichols Oklahoma bombing trial begins

Life thru a Lens

Robbie Williams releases his first solo album "Life thru a Lens" features single "Angels"

Famous Deaths

  • Bobby Campbell, Scottish journalist and musician, dies at 55
  • Milner Gray, British graphic designer, dies at 97
  • Roy Lichtenstein, American pop artist (Drowning Girl), dies of pneumonia at 73
  • Sven-Eric Emanuel Johanson, Swedish composer, dies at 77
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights

About September 29, 1997

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: 4 Seasons Of Loneliness - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John