Historical Events
- Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh completes twin centuries (108 & 116) in 268 run 3rd Test win v England at Old Trafford
Hall of Fame
Montreal Expos retire Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Andre Dawson's uniform #10
- Musical revue "Dream", based on songs of Johnny Mercer, closes at Royale Theatre, NYC, after 109 performances
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Pete Sampras beats Cédric Pioline of France 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 for his 10th Grand Slam title
1997 History
Famous Deaths
- Brun Smith, New Zealand cricket batsman (4 Tests @ 47.40), dies at 75
About July 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112
#1 Song: I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Ft. 112
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