Date: December 17, 1997
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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 β π Other events on June 10 π Events on this day in 1997 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
In Roslin, Midlothian, British scientists announce that an adult sheep named Dolly has been successfully cloned. Date: February 22, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 22 π Events on this day in 1997 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Madeleine Albright Becomes First Female U.S. Secretary of State…
Comet HaleβBopp: Observers in China, Mongolia and eastern Siberia are treated to a rare double feature as an eclipse permits Hale-Bopp to be seen during the day. Date: March 9, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 9 π Events on this day in 1997 π On This Day (Today) More…
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-83. However, the mission is later cut short due to a fuel cell problem. Date: April 4, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 4 π Events on this day in 1997 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Eritrea Adopts…
Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre in Algeria: A total of 116 villagers killed, 40 in Oued El-Had and 76 in Mezouara. Date: August 3, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 3 π Events on this day in 1997 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Tara Lipinski Youngest Women’s…
The U.S. House of Representatives votes 395β28 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 β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1997 π On This Day (Today) More events…