Space Shuttle Discovery Launches on STS-85, August 7, 1997

Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city. Date: January 19, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 19 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Northern Iran…

After a civil war, Denis Sassou Nguesso proclaims himself President of the Republic of the Congo. Date: October 25, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 25 📅 Events on this day in 1997 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1997Kyoto Protocol Opens for Signature on December 11, 1997Thalit…

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…

In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. Date: July 10, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 10 📅 Events on this day in…

Somali Civil War: Hussein Farrah Aidid relinquishes the disputed title of President of Somalia by signing the Cairo Declaration, in Cairo, Egypt. It is the first major step towards reconciliation in Somalia since 1991. Date: December 22, 1997 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 22 📅 Events on this day in…

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 19971997 Central Texas Tornado Outbreak, Jarrell F5 Kills 27 – May 27, 1997USS Constitution Sets Sail on 200th…