Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The Lost World: Jurassic Park", directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Jeff Goldblum and Julianne Moore, premieres in the US
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Film and stage actor Matthew Broderick (35) weds Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker (32) in New York
Famous Deaths
- Millie, dog of US President George H. W. Bush (Millie's Book), dies at 12
1997 Highlights
About May 19, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: MMMBop - Hanson
#1 Song: You're Not Alone - Olive
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