Fifty people are killed in the Daïat Labguer (M'sila) massacre in Algeria. Date: June 16, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 16 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Uphaar Cinema Fire took place at Green Park, Delhi, resulting in the deaths of 59 people and seriously injured 103 others. Date: June 13, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 13 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
A jury sentences Timothy McVeigh to death for his part in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Date: June 13, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 13 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
The Second Republic of the Congo Civil War begins. Date: June 5, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
In Denver, Timothy McVeigh is convicted on 15 counts of murder and conspiracy for his role in the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, in which 168 people died. He was executed four years later. Date: June 2, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June…
The Confederation Bridge opens, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick. Date: May 31, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 31 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
The 1997 Central Texas tornado outbreak occurs, spawning multiple tornadoes in Central Texas, including the F5 that killed 27 in Jarrell. Date: May 27, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 27 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
A military coup in Sierra Leone replaces President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah with Major Johnny Paul Koroma. Date: May 25, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 25 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Sierra Gorda biosphere, the most ecologically diverse region in Mexico, is established as a result of grassroots efforts. Date: May 19, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today)