Famous Birthdays
- Anok Yai, American model (1st model of Sudanese heritage to open a Prada show), born in Cairo, Egypt
Famous Deaths
- Dawn Steel, American filmmaker, 1st woman to head Hollywood studio, dies of cancer at 51
- Denise Levertov, American poet and essayist (Joy Beneath the Skin), dies at 74
- Dick Spooner, English cricket wicket-keeper (7 Tests; 12 dismissals), dies at 77
- Vincent Ciccone, inventor (Blow-Pops candy), dies at 81
1997 Highlights
About December 20, 1997
Day of the Week: Saturday
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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