Historical Events
- 1st Game at Wash Capitals' MCI Center vs Fla Panthers
- STS 87 (Columbia 24) lands
Famous Deaths
- Daphne Fielding, British socialite and writer, dies at 93
About December 5, 1997
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 23 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: Perfect Day - Various Artists
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