November 1997 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in November 1997.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on November 1997: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of November 1997?
Events
- 02 Nov 1997 Typhoon Linda kills at least 208 in southern Vietnam
- 03 Nov 1997 Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra is 6th unanimous AL Rookie of Year
- 05 Nov 1997 2 hours after Davey Johnson resigns, he is named AL Manager of Year
- 06 Nov 1997 Proposals, opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 76 performances
- 07 Nov 1997 Bean opens in US
- 08 Nov 1997 Tampa Bay Devil Rays name their 1st manager Larry Rothschild
- 09 Nov 1997 Cherry Orchard, closes at Martin Beck Theater, New York City
- 10 Nov 1997 Jackie - An American Life, opens at Belasco Theater, New York City
- 11 Nov 1997 CBS News anchor Dan Rather has renewed his contract to 2002
- 12 Nov 1997 Dick Vitale signs with ESPN through year 2004
- 13 Nov 1997 Lion King, opens at New Amsterdam Theater, New York City
- 14 Nov 1997 Colorado Rockie Larry Walker wins NL MVP
- 15 Nov 1997 19th ACE Cable Awards: HBO wins 32 awards
- 16 Nov 1997 1776, closes at Criterion Theater, New York City
- 17 Nov 1997 Mario Lemieux enters NHL Hall of Fame
- 18 Nov 1997 Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays expansion draft
- 19 Nov 1997 Eugene Onegin, opens at Martin Beck Theater, New York City
- 20 Nov 1997 Ivanov, opens at Vivian Beaumont Theater NYC for 51 performances
- 23 Nov 1997 Annika Sorenstam wins ITT LPGA Tour Championship
- 24 Nov 1997 Street Corner Symphony, opens at Brooks Atkinson NYC for 79 performances
- 25 Nov 1997 US telephone tech Richard Bliss, arrested for spying in Russia
- 27 Nov 1997 Twenty-five people are killed in the second Souhane massacre in Algeria.
- 28 Nov 1997 Final episode of Beavis & Butt-head, on MTV
- 29 Nov 1997 USAir Arena closes, hosting Washington Wizards
- 30 Nov 1997 Eugene Onegin, closes at Martin Beck Theater, New York City
- 02 Nov 1997 Tropical Storm Linda makes landfall in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, causing more than 3,000 deaths.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in November 1997?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
- Aqua - Barbie Girl
- Dario G - Sunchyme
- Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
- Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in November 1997?