Historical Events
- "The Cherry Orchard" opens at Martin Beck Theater, NYC
Sports History
Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona announces his retirement from football on his 37th birthday
- Shirley Allen, 51, held Illinois police off for 39 days captured
Famous Deaths
- Samuel Fuller, American screenwriter and director (Shock Corridor, The Big Red One), dies from natural causes at 85
About October 30, 1997
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 10 months and 25 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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