What Happened on December 17, 1997

Famous Deaths

  • Reginald Victor Jones, British scientist who worked in military intelligence in WWII, dies at 86
1997 Highlights

About December 17, 1997

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
  • UK #1 Song: Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! - Teletubbies