Historical Events
Event of Interest
Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales held at Westminster Abbey in London
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Martina Hingis wins her first US title; outclasses Venus Williams 6-0, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Dubois, English boxer (WBA heavyweight title 2022-23), born in London, England
Famous Weddings
William H. Macy & Felicity Huffman
"Desperate Housewives" actress Felicity Huffman (34) weds "Fargo" actor William H. Macy (47) in Woody Creek, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- P. H. Newby, British author and BBC radio director (b. 1918)
- Philippe Rossillon, French civil servant and French language advocate, dies at 66
Died in 1997 1997 Highlights
About September 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 7 months and 22 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
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