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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

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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

  1. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  2. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  3. - You Make Me Wanna..
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Barbie Girl
  3. - Sunchyme
  4. - Torn
  5. - Tubthumping

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in November 1997?

Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen

Lucky You

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Florida woman who wins the lottery millions only to have her ticket stolen

The Angel Of Darkness by Caleb Carr

The Angel Of Darkness

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Caleb Carr, the bestselling author of The Alienist and one of the most critically acclaimed novels in the year pits Dr. Laszlo Kraidler and his coworkers against a murderer just as evil as The Alienist.

Tidings Of Great Joy by Sandra Brown

Tidings Of Great Joy

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The author knows the secrets of women's hearts and shares a captivating tale about holiday romance. A young woman discovers that a night of passion can transform her life.

Come The Spring by Julie Garwood

Come The Spring

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Julie Garwood won with her amazing For the Roses novel and her #1 New York Times bestseller trio of novels, One Pink Rose One White Rose and One Red Rose.

Diana: Her True Story by Andrew Morton

Diana: Her True Story

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This sensational biography of Princess Diana was written with her cooperation. It now features exclusive new material to mark the 20th anniversary.