Historical Events
- 14th MTV Video Music Awards: Jamiroquai, Jewel & Beck win
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Louisville, Kentucky on WTFX 100.5 FM
Famous Deaths
- Aldo Rossi, Italian architect (b. 1931)
- Belle Stewart, Scottish traditional singer, dies at 91
- Hans Eysenck, German-born British psychologist (most frequently cited living psychologist), dies at 81
- Jeffrey Bernard, British writer (Spectator Magazine - Low Life), dies at 65
- Natko Devčić, Croatian composer, dies at 83
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 4, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mo Money Mo Problems - The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase
#1 Song: Men in Black - Will Smith