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

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Nobel · Literature

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World Series

Florida Marlins vs. Cleveland Indians Se

No. 1 Song

Candle In The Wind

Top TV

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Academy · Actor

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Major Events of 1997

2 events

Great Britain turns over Hink Kong to the Chinese after 99 year lease expires Mars 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

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

Screen & Television

At the box office & on the air

Top Movies

Men In Black
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Liar Liar
Air Force One
Star Wars (reissue)
My Best Friend's Wedding
Titani c
Face/Off
Batman & Robin
George of the Jungle