1997

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1997 by topic:
Arts Architecture - Art - Film - Literature - Music - Television
Science and technology Archaeology - Aviation - Rail transport - Radio - Science
Countries Australia - Canada - India - Ireland - South Africa
Other Births - Deaths - Sport - State leaders - Religious leaders - Video gaming

1997 (MCMXCVII) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.

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Designations

International organizations, including the United Nations, designated 1997 as the International Year of the Reef.

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

People's Republic of China assumes sovereignty over the British colony of Hong Kong.
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People's Republic of China assumes sovereignty over the British colony of Hong Kong.

August

September

The funeral cortege of Diana, Princess of Wales on route to Westminster Abbey from Kensington Palace.
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The funeral cortege of Diana, Princess of Wales on route to Westminster Abbey from Kensington Palace.

October

November

December

Unknown Dates

Fictional Events


Births

Deaths

January-May

June-August

September-December

Unknown date

Nobel Prizes

Templeton Prize

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