Famous Deaths
- Johnny Vander Meer, American baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1938-39, 42-43; World Series 1940; Cincinnati Reds), dies of an abdominal aneurysm at 82
1997 Highlights
About October 6, 1997
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Something About the Way You Look Tonight/Candle in the Wind 1997 - Elton John
Greatest Generation
Silent Generation
Baby Boomer
Generation X
Millennial
Generation Z