Historical Events
- An inquiry in North Wales names more than 80 child abusers
Famous Deaths
- Colonel Tom Parker [Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk], Dutch-born talent manager (Elvis Presley), dies at 87
- Dennis Main-Wilson, British TV and radio producer (Marty, Till Death Us Do Part), dies of lung cancer at 72
- Michael Duane, British progressive educationalist and author, dies at 81
1997 Highlights
About January 21, 1997
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
#1 Song: Your Woman - White Town
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot