Historical Events
- "The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show" premieres on Fox TV
- 185,000 Teamsters union United Parcel Service drivers walk off the job.
- In Colombia, international oil company Occidental Petroleum declare force majeure on all oil exports from the Cano Limon field after a series of attacks knocked out a major oil pipeline
Film & TV History
William Ryan Holt and Michael Mischler are arrested for breaking into Elle MacPherson’s Los Angeles home
1997 History
Famous Deaths
- Jeanne Calment, world's oldest person (born Feb 21, 1875), dies at 122 years, 164 days
About August 4, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Ft. 112