Famous Deaths
George Wald (1906-1997)
American physiologist and biologist (Nobel Prize 1967, vitamin A in retina), dies at 90
1997 Highlights
About April 12, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase)
#1 Song: I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly
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