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What Events Happened In 1997?

What events happened in 1997?

>What happened in 1997 Major News Stories include ThrustSSC sets the first supersonic land speed record, Steve Jobs returns to run Apple Computers, Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule, Heavens Gate Cult Commits Mass Suicides in California, Diana Princess of Wales dies in a car crash in Paris, Mars Pathfinder lands on the ...

What happened in the United States in 1997?

March. March 4 – U.S. President Bill Clinton bars federal funding for any research on human cloning. ... March 26 – In San Diego, California, 39 Heaven's Gate cultists commit mass suicide at their compound.

What time period was 1997?

1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1997th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 997th year of the 2nd millennium, the 97th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1990s decade.

What happen in 1997 in India?

12–18 October – Elizabeth II pays a state visit to India. 21 October – Violence erupts in the Uttar Pradesh state assembly during a vote of confidence on the Hindu nationalist state government. ... 28 November – Prime Minister Gujral resigns after the Congress party withdrew support from his government.

Who was born in 1997?

Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 (ages 23 to 38 in 2019) is considered a Millennial, and anyone born from 1997 onward is part of a new generation.

What was invented in 1997?

Though you couldn't stroll down to your neighborhood Circuit City to buy one, IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer truly was the hottest tech of May 1997. That's when it made history as the first ever supercomputer to beat a reigning world chess champion in a best-of-six matchup (Garry Kasparov, shown right).

What was popular in 1997?

Here are six of them.
  • May 11 - IBM's Deep Blue beats Gary Kasparov, the chess champion. ...
  • May 29 - Jeff Buckley dies. ...
  • June 26 - Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone is published. ...
  • August 21 - Oasis's third album breaks a record. ...
  • August 31 - Princess Diana is killed in a car crash. ...
  • December 19 – Titanic premieres in the US.
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What was popular 1997?

Six of the biggest pop culture moments of 1997
  • May 11 - IBM's Deep Blue beats Gary Kasparov, the chess champion. ...
  • May 29 - Jeff Buckley dies. ...
  • June 26 - Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone is published. ...
  • August 21 - Oasis's third album breaks a record. ...
  • August 31 - Princess Diana is killed in a car crash.
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Who was famous in 1997?

Discover the most famous people born in 1997. The list includes people like Kylie Jenner, Malala Yousafzai, Nash Grier, Zara Larsson, Cody Simpson and many more.

What phone was invented in 1997?

Motorola StarTAC This "personal cellular phone," as it was billed, literally helped put cell phones in ordinary people's hands. It set new standards for design, perfecting the modern flip-phone configuration, and weighed just 3.5 ounces.

What computer was popular in 1997?

1997. Intel introduced the second generation of its popular Pentium processor in 1997, the Pentium II. The Dell Dimension XPS H266 was one of the first PCs to feature the new chip, and it was available for a starting price just under $4,000, the equivalent of about $6,200 today.

What was the #1 song of 1997?

Candle in the Wind 1997 Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 199796 more rows

Who was the biggest star in 1997?

Highest Grossing Stars of 1997 at the Domestic Box Office90 more rows

What was born in 1997?

Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 (ages 23 to 38 in 2019) is considered a Millennial, and anyone born from 1997 onward is part of a new generation.

What computers were out in 1997?

Intel introduced AC'97 in 1997. Microsoft released Excel 97 in 1997. Sony released the first DualShock controller. Apple introduced the first Power Macintosh G3 desktop in November 1997.

How much did computers cost in 1997?

1997. Intel introduced the second generation of its popular Pentium processor in 1997, the Pentium II. The Dell Dimension XPS H266 was one of the first PCs to feature the new chip, and it was available for a starting price just under $4,000, the equivalent of about $6,200 today.

What was the biggest hit in 1997?

Top 100 Hits of 1997/Top 100 Songs of 1997
  • Candle In the Wind - Elton John.
  • Foolish Games/You Were Meant For Me - Jewel.
  • I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy and Faith Evans.
  • Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton.
  • Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy.
  • I Believe I Can Fly - R. ...
  • Don't Let Go (Love) - En Vogue.

Who was in the charts in 1997?

Top 100 199796 more rows

Who was the most famous person in 1997?

Highest Grossing Stars of 1997 at the Domestic Box Office90 more rows

How much did a PC cost in the 90s?

In 1990, personal home computers ranged from $1000-$2000. In 1995, computer prices ranged anyehere from $730 to $3500. The price ranges are generally the result of hard drive sizes, CPU speed, RAM sizes and whether or not it comes with a monitor.