Events That Happened in 1997

1997 Timeline

1997 Dole Receives High Marks from The Council on Economic Priorities for Philanthropic Activities
The Council on Economic Priorities, which publishes the book, "Students Shopping For A Better World," gives Dole Food Company, Inc. an "A' in charitable giving, a "B" in environmental man...
1997 Ford Expedition is First Produced
The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1997 as a replacement to the Ford Bronco, it was previously slotted between the smaller Ford Explorer...
1997 Ford Puma is First Produced
The Ford Puma was a small coupé produced by the Ford Motor Company from 1997 to 2001 (although some were first registered in the UK as late as 2002), for sale in Europe. The Puma was sole...
1997 Founding of the Virginia Holocaust Museum
The Virginia Holocaust Museum was founded in 1997 by Mark Fetter, Al Rosenbaum, and one of Richmond’s youngest Holocaust survivors, Jay Ipson, in an effort to preserve and educate people ...
1997
to 2000
Guns N' Roses replace Slash with Robin Finck
In 1997 Finck signed a two-year contract with Guns N' Roses as the replacement for Slash (who had quit the band at the end of the previous year) and began work on what was ultimately to b...
1997 Guy Berryman, Will Champion join the band renamed "Starfish"
By 1997, the group, who had renamed themselves to Starfish, performed gigs for local Camden promoters at small clubs. Martin also had recruited his longtime school friend Phil Harvey, who...
1997 John Mayer and Clay Cook form LoFi Masters
John Mayer enrolled in the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, at age nineteen. After two semesters, he chose to cut his studies short, and at the urging of his college fri...
1997 Kundun is Released
Kundun is a 1997 film written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the life and writings of the Dalai Lama, the exiled political and spiritual leader of Tib...
1997 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is First Produced
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a small car produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. The first generation (W168) was introduced in 1997, and the all-new second generation model (W169)...
1997 Mercedes-Benz R170 is First Produced
The Mercedes-Benz R170 was an automobile platform for sports cars produced since 1997. R170 models were originally sold as the SLK-Class and was based on the W202 C-Class. It was replaced...
1997 Mercedes-Benz W163 is First Produced
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a luxury mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), first offered in 1997 as a 1998 model, and built by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz. Gradually, the M-Class ...
1997 Michael Angelo Batio Releases "Planet Gemini"
Planet Gemini is the second studio album by American shred guitarist Michael Angelo Batio, credited simply as Angelo. After No Boundaries, Batio appeared to take a more progressive approa...
1997 Nissan Elgrand is First Produced
The Nissan Elgrand is a luxury MPV manufactured by Nissan since 1997 to the present day, that has been available in 2 model developments the E50 and the E51. The first generation of th...
1997 Nissan Frontier is First Produced
Nissan Frontier is the name for the D22 and D40 generations of Nissan pickup trucks in the North, Central and South America and the Philippines. The line was started in 1998, and its imme...
1997 Nissan Kubistar is First Produced
The Renault Kangoo and Kangoo Express are panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by French automaker Renault since 1997. The Kangoo is manufactured in the MCA plant in Maubeuge, ...
1997 Nissan R390 GT1 is First Produced
The Nissan R390 GT1 was a racing car built for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1997 and 1998. It was built to race under the grand tourer style rules, requiring a homologated road version to b...
1997 Nissan R'nessa is First Produced
The Nissan R'nessa is a station wagon manufactured by Nissan from 1997 to 2001. According to Nissan, the name derives from "packaging renaissance for versatile, spacious comfort on wheels...
1997 Porsche 996 is First Produced
The Porsche 996 is the company's internal name for the version of the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between 1998 and 2005. It has since been replaced by the Type 997. Both body ...
1997 Snoop Dogg Releases Single "Doggfather"
"Doggfather" is a single from Snoop Dogg's Tha Doggfather album. It was released in 1997 (see 1997 in music). "Doggfather" features Charlie Wilson and it is produced by Snoop Dogg's Death...
1997 Social Distortion leaves Epic Records
In 1997, Social Distortion terminated their contract with Epic and decided to stay on TimeBomb Recordings, who reissued their first two albums and released the Mainliner compilation two y...
1997 Stephen King publishes Six Stories
Six Stories is a short story collection by Stephen King, published in 1997 by Philtrum Press. It is limited to 1100 copies, which are signed and numbered. Six Stories contains: * L...
1997 Tom Chaplin joins "Keane" as lead vocalist
After listening to Rice-Oxley's piano playing during a weekend at Virginia Water, Surrey in 1997, Chris Martin invited him to join his newly formed band Coldplay. However, Rice-Oxley decl...
1997 Volvo C70 is First Produced
The Volvo C70 is an automobile manufactured by Volvo Cars in two generations: the first from model years 1997-2002 as coupé and from 1997-2005 as a softtop convertible. The second generat...
1997 Volvo S70 is First Produced
The Volvo S70 is a mid-size luxury car produced by the Swedish automaker Volvo from 1997 to 2000. The S70 was the sedan and the V70 the station wagon; they both represented mainly new sty...
1997 Jan FDA Approves Novartis's Diovan to Lower Hypertension
Diovan, in both capsule and tablet formulations, has been approved for the treatment of hypertension in adult subjects. It offers blood pressure control comparable to current leading anti...
1997 Jan 9 "The Little Jerry" - Season 8 Episode 11 of Seinfeld First Airs
"The Little Jerry" is the 145th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 11th episode for the 8th season. It aired on January 9, 1997. Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine each have sepa...
1997 Jan 12 Packers beat Panthers 30-13 to advance to Super Bowl XXXI
Jan. 12, 1997, vs. Carolina at Lambeau Field. Favre is 19-of-29 for 292 yards in the Packers' NFC Championship game victory over the Panthers, 30-13.
1997 Jan 15
to 1997 Jan 17
 Protocol concerning the re-deployment in Hebron
Protocol Concerning the Redeployment in Hebron, also known as The Hebron Protocol or Hebron Agreement, began January 7 and was concluded from January 15 to January 17, 1997 between Israel...
1997 Jan 16 "The Money" - Season 8 Episode 12 of Seinfeld First Airs
"The Money" is the 146th episode of the hit sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 12th episode for the 8th season. It aired on January 16, 1997 Plot Summary: Jerry's parents sell the Cadill...
1997 Jan 20 Bill Clinton's second inauguration
The second inauguration of Bill Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States took place on January 20, 1997. The inauguration marked the beginning of the second four-year term of Bi...
1997 Jan 26 Super Bowl XXXI Packers 35 Patriots 21
The Packers dominated the Patriots on both sides of the ball, outgaining New England 323 yards to 257 and intercepting quarterback Drew Bledsoe four times. Packers defensive lineman Reggi...
1997 Jan 28 Ron Thal Releases "Hermit"
Hermit is a 1997 album by Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal that has since been discontinued by manufacturers.
1997 Jan 30 David Bowie releases Earthling
Earthling is an album by David Bowie released in February 1997 via BMG. The album showcases an electronica-influenced sound partly inspired by the rave culture of the 1990s.
1997 Jan 30 "The Comeback" - Season 8 Episode 13 of Seinfeld First Airs
"The Comeback" is the 147th episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 12th episode for the 8th season. It aired on January 30, 1997. The episode was written by Gregg Kavet & And...
1997 Feb 1
to 1997 Feb 8
 1997 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Remarks: 1997 World Games 1997 Special Olympics World Winter Games Opening Ceremonies Eunice Kennedy Shriver Skydome, Toronto, Ontario Welcome to this spirited, magnificen...
1997 Feb 1 MST3K Ep. 801 - "Revenge of the Creature"
The first sequel to Creature from the Black Lagoon, in which the creature is at last captured and taken to a Florida aquarium for "study." Watch for Clint Eastwood (at age 24) as a lab te...
1997 Feb 3 Boston College defeats Northeastern, 4-1
1997 Feb 3 Boston University defeats Harvard, 7-1
1997 Feb 3 U2 releases "Discotheque" single
"Discothèque" is the lead single from Irish rock band U2's 1997 album, Pop. A 30-second sample of "Discothèque" was leaked to the internet on October 26, 1996. By December 27, the enti...
1997 Feb 4 Street Fighter III is Released
Street Fighter III (ストリートファイターⅢ, Sutorīto Faitā Surī?) is a series in Capcom's Street Fighter series of head-to-head fighting games, originally released as coin-operated arcade games. The...
1997 Feb 4 The Offspring release Ixnay on the Hombre
Ixnay on the Hombre is the fourth studio album by the American punk band The Offspring. Produced by Dave Jerden, the album was released on February 4, 1997 through Columbia Records (their...
1997 Feb 6 "The Van Buren Boys" - Season 8 Episode 14 of Seinfeld Premiers
"The Van Buren Boys" is the 148th episode of the hit sitcom Seinfeld, and name of a New York street gang. Their sign is crossing the hands, with one hand with all the fingers 'up' and spr...
1997 Feb 7 UFC 12: Judgement Day
UFC 12: Judgement Day was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 7, 1997 at the Dothan Civic Center in Dothan, Alabama. The event was seen live ...
1997 Feb 8 Edguy Releases "Kingdom of Madness"
Kingdom of Madness, released in 1997, is the second album by German power metal band Edguy, usually referred to as their "official" debut album since it was the first to be professionally...
1997 Feb 8 MST3K Ep. 802 - "The Leech Woman"
An alcoholic middle-aged woman discovers the secret to renewed (albeit temporary) youth from an African tribe. She steals the tools used in the ritual and returns to America, killing men ...
1997 Feb 10 Boston University defeats Boston College, 4-2
The Beanpot enjoyed one of its finest hours of recent vintage on a lively Monday night in the FleetCenter, a championship game between old rivals Boston University and Boston College that...
1997 Feb 10 Northeastern defeats Harvard, 2-0
1997 Feb 10 Yngwie Malmsteen Releases "Facing the Animal"
Facing the Animal is an album released in 1997 by guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen. The album features one of the veteran drummer Cozy Powell's last performances before his death in 1998....
1997 Feb 13 Michael Joseph (Prince) Jackson Jr. born to Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe
During the Australian leg of the HIStory World Tour, Jackson married dermatologist nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe, who bore him two children, a son, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as ...
1997 Feb 13 "The Susie" - Season 8 Episode 15 of Seinfeld First Airs
"The Susie" is the 149th episode of the hit sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 15th episode for the 8th season. It aired on February 13, 1997. Plot Summary: Mike, the guy who once referr...