Tajikistan Airlines Flight 3183 Crashes Near Sharjah, 85 Killed, December 15, 1997

Tara Lipinski, aged 14 years and nine months, becomes the youngest women's World Figure Skating Champion. Date: March 22, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Uphaar Cinema Fire in Delhi Kills 59, Injures 103…

The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395–28 to reprimand Newt Gingrich for ethics violations, making him the first Speaker of the House to be so disciplined. Date: January 21, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

At least 98 villagers are killed by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria GIA in the Rais massacre, Algeria. Date: August 29, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 29 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Qayen Earthquake Kills 1,567 in Iran’s…

Comet Hale–Bopp is seen passing at perihelion. Date: April 1, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 1 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Holyfield vs. Tyson II: Tyson Disqualified for Ear Bite, June 28, 1997Comet Hale-Bopp Closest Approach to Earth, March…

Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64. Date: September 3, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 3 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Thalit Massacre in Algeria Kills 52 of 53 Inhabitants -…