What Happened on November 4, 1997

Historical Events

Album Release

Mercury Nashville Records releases "Come On Over", the 3rd studio album by Shania Twain (Billboard Album of the Year, 1999)

Famous Deaths

  • George Chambers, Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago (1981-86), dies at 69
  • Richard Hooker [Heister Richard Hornberger], American army surgeon, and novelist (MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors - inspiration for film and TV series), dies of leukemia at 73
1997 Highlights

About November 4, 1997

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
  • UK #1 Song: Barbie Girl - Aqua