Historical Events
Event of Interest
US President Bill Clinton names his Labrador retriever "Buddy"
Famous Birthdays
Zara Larsson (25 years old)
Swedish pop singer-songwriter ("Uncover"; "Never Forget You"), born in Solna, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Lillian Disney, widow of animator Walt Disney, dies of a stroke at 98
- Nicolette Larson, American rock vocalist (Lotta Love; Twins), dies from brain seizure at 45
- Richard Warwick, English actor (Johnny Dangerously, Sebastine, If), dies of AIDS complications at 52
1997 Highlights
About December 16, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! - Teletubbies
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