Page 6: Historical Events In 1997

Apr 02   Tomoyuki Tanaka, producer (Godzilla), dies of a stroke at 86 on this day in history.   

Apr 03   "Dream-Johnny Mercer Musical", opens at Royale NYC for 109 performance on this day in history.   

Apr 04   Anaheim Ducks clinch their 1st-ever playoff berth on this day in history.   

Apr 04   Braves officially open Turner Field against Cubs in the year 1997.   

Apr 04   DMSP Titan 2 launched on this day in history.   

Apr 04   STS 83 (Columbia 22), launches on this day in history.   

Apr 05   In the year 1997 galileo, 3rd Ganymede Flyby (Orbit 7)   

Apr 06   On this day in history jack Kent Cooke, NFL owner (Wash Redskins), dies at 84   

Apr 08   In the year 1997 laura Nyro, singer, dies of ovarian cancer at 49   

Apr 09   In the year 1997 helene Hanff, author (84 Charing Cross Road), dies at 80   

Apr 11   In Southern Xinjiang, China a 6.2 earthquake occurred, at least 9 people killed, 89 injured, 100,000 homeless, thousands of buildings destroyed and 11,000 livestock killed in Jiashi County on this day in history.   

Apr 11   On this day in history michael Dorris, writer, commits suicide at 52   

Apr 12   In the year 1997 george Wald, scientist, dies at 90   

Apr 13   In the year 1997 ann Craft, researcher/writer, dies at 53   

Apr 16   Emilio Azcarraga Milmo, media tycoon, dies at 66 on this day in history.   

Apr 17   Chaim Herzog, President of Israel (1983-93), dies at 78 on this day in history.   

Apr 21   In the year 1997 andres Rodriguez, Paraguayan president (1989-93), dies   

Apr 24   Pat Paulsen, comedian (Smothers Brothers Show), dies at 69 in the year 1997.   

Apr 26   On this day in history joey Faye, comic (Fruit of the Loom grapes), dies at 86   

Apr 27   Paul Lambert, actor (Tom-Executive Suite), dies at 73 in the year 1997.   

Apr 28   Susan Seddon Boulet, artist, dies of cancer at 45 in the year 1997.   

Apr 29   In the year 1997 keith Ferguson, blues (Fabulous Thunderbirds), dies of overdose at 50   

May 01   Bebe, AKA Flipper, dolphin, dies at 40 on this day in history.   

May 01   In the year 1997 toni Blair elected PM of UK   

May 02   In the year 1997 donald Trump &Marla Maples announce they are separating   

May 02   Mercury Mail announces its 1 millionth internet subscriber in the year 1997.   

May 02   Republic of Texas security chief Robert Scheidt surrenders in the year 1997.   

May 03   Garry Kasparov begins chess match with IBM supercomputer Deep Blue on this day in history.   

May 04   Alvy Moore, actor/producer (Mr Kimball-Green Acres), dies at 75 on this day in history.   

May 05   "Married With Children" final episode on Fox TV in the year 1997.   

May 05   On this day in history iridium-1 Delta 2 Launch, Successful   

May 06   Army Staff Sergeant Delmar Simpson gets 25-year sentence for rape on this day in history.   

May 06   On this day in history michael Jackson & Bee Gees inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame   

May 07   In the year 1997 expos scores 13 in 6th at Giants   

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Jan 01   Graham Kersey, cricket wicket keeper, dies in car crash on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Jim Rodger, sports writer, dies at 75 in the year 1997.   

Jan 03   Burton Lane, composer, dies at 84 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history harry B Helmsley, owner (Empire State Building), dies at 87   

Jan 05   In the year 1997 andre Franquin, cartoonist, dies at 72   

Jan 06   On this day in history ian Peter Leslie Smith, journalist, dies at 52   

Jan 07   Desmond Flower, publisher, dies at 89 on this day in history.   

Jan 08   Carole Carr, singer/actress (Down Among the Z Men), dies at 68 in the year 1997.