Date: January 12, 1997
The tail of a Russian Antonov An-24 charter plane breaks off while en route to Turkey, causing the plane to crash and killing all 50 people on board. Date: March 18, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)…
After a nationwide referendum, Scotland votes to establish a devolved parliament within the United Kingdom. Date: September 11, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 11 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Acteal Massacre in Chiapas by Paramilitaries December 22, 1997FedEx Express…
Holyfield–Tyson II: Mike Tyson is disqualified in the third round for biting a piece off Evander Holyfield's ear. Date: June 28, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 28 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Confederation Bridge Opens Linking Prince Edward Island…
The Missionaries of Charity choose Sister Nirmala to succeed Mother Teresa as their leader. Date: March 13, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 13 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997The Troubles: Drumcree Riots and Gun Battles Begin July 6, 1997Umbria…
Troops of Laurent-Désiré Kabila march into Kinshasa. Zaire is officially renamed Democratic Republic of the Congo. Date: May 17, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 17 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Pol Pot Orders Son Sen Killing, Khmer Rouge Purge…
Before fleeing his northern stronghold, Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot orders the killing of his defense chief Son Sen and 11 of Sen's family members. Date: June 10, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…