| World Series Champions: |
Florida Marlins |
| Superbowl XXXI Champions: |
Green Bay Packers |
| NBA Champions: |
Chicago Bulls |
| Stanley Cup Champs: |
Detroit Red Wings |
| U.S. Open Golf |
Ernie Ells |
| U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) |
Patrick Rafter/Martina Hingis |
| Wimbledon (Men/Women): |
Pete Sampras/Martinga Hingis |
| NCAA Football Champions: |
Michigan & Nebraska |
| NCAA Basketball Champions: |
Arizona |
| Kentucky Derby: |
Silver Charm |
| Sports Hero: |
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| The Hotties: |
Claudia Schiffer |
| The Heartthrob(s): |
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| "The Quote" |
"Oh my God! They killed Kenny!"
- South Park |
| Miss America: |
Tara Holland (Overland Park, KS) |
| Miss USA: |
Brook Mahealani Lee (Hawaii)/ Brandi
Sherwood (Idaho) |
| The Scandals: |
Marv Albert went on trial for felony
charges of forcible sodomy, which involved the
alleged repeated biting of an unnamed female sex
partner.
The Globe tabloid paper revealed an affair between
Frank Gifford and Trans World Airlines flight
attendant Suzen Johnson. The incident was at first
not believed by his wife, Kathie Lee Gifford.
Airplane Celebrity Death:
John Denver
Hip Hop Violent Death:
Notorious B.I.G. (gunshot)
Princess Diana was killed in a speeding motorcade
crash in the Pont e l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France,
some say it was a planned assasination/murder.
Movie & TV Star Death: Chris Farley
(cocaine and heroin overdose)
Rock Star Death: Michael Hutchence (accidental?)
autoerotic asphyxiation |
| Nerd News: |
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| The Habit: |
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| 1st appearances & 1997's
Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: |
Beanie Babies become the must-have
toy for Christmas 1997. Teletubby toys, Pokemon,
Tamagotchi, Beanie Babies, Spice Girls Dolls,
Repunzel Barbie |
| Best Film Oscar Winner: |
Titanic |
The Big Movies:
(according to boxofficemojo) |
1. Titanic
2. Men In Black
3. The Lost Word: Jurassic park
4. Liar Liar
5. Air Force One
6. As Good As It Gets
7. Good Will Hunting
8. Star Wars (Special Edition)
9. My Best Friend's Wedding
10 Tomorrow Never Dies
11. Face/Off |
1997 Billboard
Number One Songs |
December 7, 1996 - February 21, 1997:
Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
February 22 - May 21:
Wannabe - Spice Girls
March 22 - May 2:
Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy and Mase
May 3 - May 23:
Hypnotize The Notorious B.I.G.
May 24 - June 13:
MMMBop - Hanson
June 14 - August 30:
I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy/Faith Evans/112
August 30 - September 12:
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems - The Notorious B.I.G.
featuring Puff Daddy and Mase
September 13 - October 3:
Honey - Mariah Carey
October 4 - October 10:
4 Seasons of Loneliness - Boyz II Men
October 11, 1997 - January 16, 1998:
Candle In The Wind 1997 - Elton John
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