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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 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

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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?
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Good Will Hunting

Good Will Hunting

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gus Van Sant

Starring: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård

Country: United States of America

As Good as It Gets

As Good as It Gets

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James L. Brooks

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.

Country: United States of America

Lawn Dogs

Lawn Dogs

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Duigan

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kathleen Quinlan, Mischa Barton, Christopher McDonald

Jackie Brown

Jackie Brown

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Starring: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda

Country: United States of America

Amistad

Amistad

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, Anthony Hopkins, Morgan Freeman

Books

Which were the most popular books released in November 1997?
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The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

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Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

The Dark Side Of Camelot by Seymour M. Hersh

The Dark Side Of Camelot

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This massive work of investigative journalism shows the Kennedy White House like never before. This meticulously documented and compulsively readable portrait shows John F.

The Letter by Richard Paul Evans

The Letter

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The Christmas Box Collection's final episode features MaryAnne and David Parkin finding a mysterious letter at Andrea's grave. This eventually brings joy to their relationship, which has been difficult for the past nineteen years.

The Celestine Vision by James Redfield

The Celestine Vision

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The Celestine Prophecy is a Wonderful New Addition to the Vision. James Redfield created a new vision of spirituality when he wrote The Celestine Prophecy, and The Tenth Insight.

Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Wait Till Next Year

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The award-winning author of The Bully Pulpit and Team of Rivals, Wait Till Next year is Doris Kearns Goodwin’s touching memoir about growing up in love and her family.