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HistoryCentral Est. 1996
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1997
The 20th Century Almanac · The Nineties

1997

Major Events · Sports · Music · Screen · Prizes

Britain returned Hong Kong to China as a 99-year lease expired, Princess Diana died in a Paris car crash, and NASA's Pathfinder rover explored Mars. Scientists cloned Dolly the sheep, and Titanic became a box-office juggernaut on its way to Oscar glory.

A Year in Review
Best Picture
Nobel · Literature
World Series
Florida Marlins vs. Cleveland Indians Se
No. 1 Song
Candle In The Wind
Top TV
Academy · Actor

Major Events of 1997

2 events
Great Britain turns over Hink Kong to the Chinese after 99 year lease expiresMars pathfinder lands

Sports Highlights

Champions of 1997

Champions

NBAChicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz Series: 4-2
NCAA FootballMichigan & Nebraska Record: 12-0-0 & 13-0-0
Heisman TrophyCharles Woodson, michigan, DB-WR points: 1,815
Stanley CupDetroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers Series: 4-0 Super Bowl XXXI: Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots Score: 35-21 US Open Winner: Ernis Els Score: 276 Course: Congressional CC Location: Bethesda, MD
World SeriesFlorida Marlins vs. Cleveland Indians Series: 4-3

Top Music of 1997

The year on the charts

Top Songs

  1. Candle In The Wind Elton John
  2. You Were Meant For Me/ Foolish Games Jewel
  3. I'll Be Missing You Puff Daddy & Faith Evans
  4. Un-Break My Heart Toni Braxton
  5. Can't Nobody Hold Me Down Puff Daddy
  6. I Believe I Can Fly R. Kelly
  7. Don't Let Go En Vogue
  8. Return of The Mack Mark Morrison
  9. How Do I Live LeAnn Rimes
  10. Wannabe Spice Girls

Screen & Television

At the box office & on the air

Top Movies

  1. Men In Black
  2. The Lost World: Jurassic Park
  3. Liar Liar
  4. Air Force One
  5. Star Wars (reissue)
  6. My Best Friend's Wedding
  7. Titani c
  8. Face/Off
  9. Batman & Robin
  10. George of the Jungle