Historical Events
- Expos scores 13 in 6th at Giants
- Galileo, 4th Ganymede Flyby (Orbit 8)
Film Release
Science fiction film "The Fifth Element" written and directed by Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich is released. Then the most expensive European film ever made.
1997 History
Famous Birthdays
- Cameron Young, American golfer (British Open 2022 runner-up), born in Scarborough, New York
About May 7, 1997
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Song: Love Won't Wait - Gary Barlow
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot