Date: January 12, 1997
The tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, Sky Tower in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, opens after two-and-a-half years of construction. Date: August 3, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 3 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Luxor Massacre Kills 62…
Mobutu Sese Seko, the President of Zaire, flees the country. Date: May 16, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 16 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Ahmedabad-Howrah Express Derails in Bilaspur, 81 Killed, September 14, 1997Bank of England Gains Independence from…
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) More events from 1997Comet Hale-Bopp Closest…
The United States government acknowledges the existence of the "Secret War" in Laos and dedicates the Laos Memorial in honor of Hmong and other "Secret War" veterans. Date: May 15, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 15 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-84 to dock with the Russian space station Mir. Date: May 15, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 15 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Umbria and Marche Earthquake Collapses Basilica of St. Francis, September…
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 1997Sierra Gorda Biosphere Established Through Grassroots Efforts, May 19, 1997Second-Largest U.S. Cash Robbery in North Carolina October 4,…