Historical Events
- In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by 6 Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre (The police then kill the assailants).
Hockey Hall of Fame
Mario Lemieux enters NHL Hall of Fame
Famous Deaths
- David Ignatow, American poet (Tread the Dark, Rescue the Dead), dies at 83
- Wilfred Josephs, British composer (Rebecca; Requiem), dies at 70
About November 17, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Barbie Girl - Aqua
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