Historical Events
- FCC makes available 311 for non-emergency calls & 711 for hearing or speech-impaired emergency calls
Famous Deaths
Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997)
Chinese revolutionary and paramount leader of China (1978-92), dies of a lung infection and Parkinson's disease at 92
- Leo Rosten, American writer and humourist (Joys of Yiddish), dies at 88
- Stan Pearson, English soccer inside forward (8 caps; Manchester United, Bury, Chester), dies at 76
1997 Highlights
About February 19, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wannabe - Spice Girls
#1 Song: Don't Speak - No Doubt
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