Historical Events
- "Candide" closes at Gershwin Theater NYC after 103 performances
- "Victor/Victoria" closes at Marquis Theater NYC after 738 performances
- 84th Tour de France won by Jan Ullrich of Germany
Event of Interest
British Senior Open Men's Golf, Royal Portrush GC: Gary Player of South Africa wins with birdie on 2nd playoff hole against countryman John Bland
Gary Player
- Detroit Tigers retire pitching great Hal Newhouser's #16
- Si Zerrouk massacre in Algeria; about 50 people killed.
Famous Deaths
- Isabel Dean, English actress (Five Days One Summer Virgin Island, Ransom), dies at 79
- K'Tut Tantri, broadcaster/hotelier, dies at 99
1997 Highlights
About July 27, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo