What Happened on August 8, 1997

Historical Events

  • Mariners Randy Johnson strikes out 19 Chicago White Sox
  • The UN approves a sale-price formula for Iraqi crude oil sales under the oil-for-food plan

Famous Deaths

  • Duncan Swift, jazz pianist, dies at 74

About August 8, 1997

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
  • UK #1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Ft. 112