General Secretary
Appointed GeneralSecretary of the United Nations
Historical events in 1997
671 historical records
January 199733 historical events
Council Co-Chair Takes Office
Boro Bosic becomes co-chairman of the Council of Ministers
Council Co-Chair Takes Office
Haris Silajdzic becomes co-chairman of the first state Council of Ministers
Second Elected Presidential Term Begins
Rawlings begins his second elected presidential term after winning the 1996 election under the constitutional framework of the Fourth Republic.
Resignation of Joseph Kevin Keegan
Resigns as manager of Newcastle
Prime Minister's Questions
Deputises for Prime Minister John Major at Commons questions while Major is returning from an overseas visit.
Hebron Protocol
Agrees to redeploy Israeli forces from most of Hebron while retaining Israeli control over H2 areas.
Hebron Protocol
Signs the Hebron Protocol arranging Israeli redeployment from most of the city.
Hebron Protocol
Encourages Netanyahu and Arafat to preserve the Oslo process as Hebron negotiations reach agreement.
Presidency Ends
Snegur leaves office after Moldova's first post-independence presidency
President Takes Office
Petru Lucinschi becomes President after defeating Snegur in the 1996 election
Hebron Protocol
Approves the Hebron redeployment agreement with Netanyahu after US mediation.
Hebron Protocol
Signs the Hebron Protocol with Netanyahu after US mediation.
STS-81 Mir Crew Handover
Replaces John Blaha as the American resident aboard Mir after Atlantis docks and the two astronauts complete their formal crew exchange.
Hebron Protocol
Announces that Netanyahu and Arafat have reached agreement on Israeli redeployment in Hebron.
Hebron Protocol
Backs implementation of the Hebron redeployment agreement as the Clinton administration supports the Israeli Palestinian accord.
Hebron Protocol
Backs implementation of the Hebron redeployment agreement.
Hebron Protocol
Mediates final understandings between Israeli and Palestinian leaders before the Hebron agreement is concluded.
Accords of Oslo
The United States helps mediate the Hebron Protocol during the final phase of Christopher's tenure
Hebron Protocol
Oversees Israeli military preparations for redeployment from parts of Hebron after the protocol.
Hebron Protocol
Represents the Palestinian side in arrangements for Israeli redeployment from Hebron.
Hebron Protocol
Prepares Palestinian security coordination linked to the transfer of authority in H1 Hebron.
Hebron Protocol
Provides assurances linked to the Hebron Protocol as the United States supervises the final agreement.
Taxation
Labour pledges not to raise personal tax rates during 1st term in office
Inauguration
Inaugurated as President of the USA, 2nd term
Death of Tom Parker
Death of Tom Parker
Premiership Ends
Sangheli leaves office after more than four years as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Ion Ciubuc becomes Prime Minister under President Petru Lucinschi
Hosty Papers Donated to National Archives
Hosty donated papers concerning the FBI, Lee and Marina Oswald, the Kennedy assassination, and his Bureau career to the National Archives.
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
Resignation of Franz Vranitzky
Resigns from office
Hebron Redeployment
Israeli forces redeploy from most of Hebron while retaining control over areas with Israeli settlers
Hebron Redeployment
The Palestinian Authority assumes control over most of Hebron after the redeployment agreement
February 199730 historical events
Earthling
Releases Earthling, incorporating drum and bass and electronic music into his late-1990s sound.
General Election - General Election
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Nawaz Sharif: Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
General Election
Nawaz Sharif's party wins a commanding parliamentary majority.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador during the constitutional crisis
Parliamentary Reform
Tai participates in parliamentary reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
President of Ecuador
Appointed interim President of Ecuador after the removal of Abdala Bucaram
Hubble Servicing Mission 2 Launch
Bowersox commands Discovery as the second Hubble servicing mission launches to install new instruments and maintain the observatory.
Hubble Captured for Second Servicing
Hawley operates Discovery's robotic arm to capture Hubble and secure the telescope for Servicing Mission 2.
STIS Installed on Hubble
Lee helps install the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, extending Hubble's ability to study spectra across a broad wavelength range.
NICMOS Installed on Hubble
Smith helps install NICMOS, giving Hubble powerful new near-infrared imaging and spectroscopic capability.
Hubble Fine Guidance Sensor Replaced
Harbaugh helps replace a degraded Fine Guidance Sensor and upgrade Hubble's precision pointing capability.
Hubble Tape Recorder Replaced
Tanner helps replace a failed Engineering and Science Tape Recorder during the second servicing mission.
Hubble Data Interface Unit Replaced
Lee helps replace a Data Interface Unit that routes commands and information between Hubble spacecraft systems.
Hubble Reaction Wheel Replaced
Lee helps replace a reaction wheel assembly used to turn Hubble toward targets and maintain stable pointing.
Hubble Solid State Recorder Installed
Smith helps replace a reel-to-reel recorder with a digital solid-state recorder capable of simultaneous recording and playback.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif begins his second term as Prime Minister.
Hubble Thermal Insulation Repaired
Harbaugh installs new thermal blankets over degraded insulation around Hubble's light shield.
Hubble Solar Array Drive Electronics Replaced
Tanner helps replace electronics that control the positioning of Hubble's solar arrays.
Hubble Electronics Insulation Added
Smith attaches thermal insulation over key Hubble data-processing, electronics and instrument-telemetry areas during the final spacewalk.
Death of Deng Xiaoping
Death of Deng Xiaoping
Death of Deng Xiaoping
Death of Deng Xiaoping
Europa Close Flyby
Galileo passes within about 586 kilometres of Europa and images additional regions of its fractured icy surface.
Hubble Servicing Mission 2 Completed
Bowersox commands Discovery's return after Hubble is released as a more capable observatory following Servicing Mission 2.
Death of Sidney Gilliat
Death of Frank Launder
Mir Oxygen Generator Fire
Helps the crew respond when an oxygen-generating device catches fire, filling the station with smoke and forcing emergency protective measures.
Health of Lance Armstrong
Declared cancer-free
March 199716 historical events
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jaggers son Gabriel Luke Beauregard
Death of Fred Zinnemann
Death of Fred Zinnemann
High Commissioner
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Politics
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Dissolution of Parliament
Granted the dissolution of Parliament
Election
The Sun announces it will back Blair at the general election
Helsinki Summit with Clinton
Meets Bill Clinton in Helsinki for talks dominated by NATO enlargement and strategic arms control.
Helsinki NATO Enlargement Compromise
Agrees with Bill Clinton to deepen NATO-Russia consultation while continuing to oppose NATO enlargement.
Acting Prime Minister Takes Office
John Giheno becomes acting Prime Minister during the Sandline crisis
Second Premiership Suspended
Chan steps aside during the Sandline affair and political crisis
Capture of Kisangani
Sees AFDL forces capture Kisangani, opening the route toward western Zaire.
Election
Announces a general election to be held 1st May
White House Peace Process Meeting
Arafat meets President Clinton in Washington as the United States attempts to sustain Israeli-Palestinian negotiations after implementation disputes.
Cabinet Younger Reformers Promoted
Promotes younger reformers, including Anatoly Chubais and Boris Nemtsov, to senior government posts.
Seven Main Tasks Reform Programme
Launches a reform agenda known as the Seven Main Tasks, emphasizing wage arrears, social support, monopolies and corruption.
Declines Further IAEA Reappointment
Confirms that he will not seek another term as Director General when his current IAEA mandate ends later in the year.
April 199714 historical events
Final Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu briefly reappoints Tshisekedi as rebel forces advance toward the capital.
Russia-Belarus Union Treaty
Signs a union treaty with Belarus that deepens political and economic integration.
Ganymede April Flyby
Galileo conducts another Ganymede encounter, extending surface, plasma and magnetic observations.
League Cup Final Equaliser
Heskey scores Leicester City's late equalizer against Middlesbrough in the 1997 League Cup final, forcing the match to a replay.
Marriage
Liam Gallagher marries Patsy Kensit
Marriage
Liam Gallagher marries Patsy Kensit
Appointment as Prime Minister
Mobutu appoints General Likulia to organise the government's final resistance.
1997 League Cup Replay Winner
Claridge scores in extra time during the League Cup final replay against Middlesbrough, securing a 1-0 victory and Leicester City's second triumph in the competition.
Prime Minister of India
I.K. Gujral becomes Prime Minister after the fall of the Deve Gowda government.
United States Ratifies Chemical Weapons Convention
Ratifies the Chemical Weapons Convention for the United States after Senate consent.
Chemical Weapons Convention Enters Force
The Chemical Weapons Convention enters into force, establishing a verified global chemical disarmament regime.
First United States-Russian Mir Spacewalk
Performs a spacewalk with commander Vasily Tsibliev to install an optical materials experiment outside the station.
Capture of Lubumbashi
Takes control of Lubumbashi as AFDL advances collapse Mobutu's authority across the country.
Russia-China Strategic Partnership Talks
Meets Jiang Zemin as Russia and China deepen their strategic partnership and coordinate on international issues.
May 199774 historical events
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 18,140
Election
The Conservatives win 30.7% of votes cast & 165 MPs
Election
Says of the election, "We won as New Labour, we will govern as New Labour". Labour wins the largest number of seats & the highest majority in its history. Labour wins 43.2% of votes cast & 418 MPs, Commons majority of 179
New Labour
Says of the election, "We won as New Labour, we will govern as New Labour"
Trident
Blair takes office and retains Trident as Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent
Stafford Election
Contests Stafford for the Conservatives and is defeated in the Labour landslide.
General Election Re-election
Brown retains Dunfermline East during Labour's landslide general-election victory.
Election
Labour win the election by a landslide ending 18 yrs of Tory rule
Election
Wins the Sedgfield election with a majority of 25,143
Member of Parliament
Labour win the election by a landslide ending 18 yrs of Tory rule
Member of Parliament
Wins the Sedgfield election with a majority of 25,143
Election
Leads Labour to a landslide general election victory.
Brexit
The Referendum Party contests the general election demanding a vote on EU membership.
Appointment as Chancellor
Brown is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer after Labour's election victory.
Treasury Appointment Ceremony
Brown formally takes charge of HM Treasury as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Election
Tony Blair becomes the youngest Prime Minister since 1812
Outeniqua Talks with Kabila
Meets Laurent Kabila aboard the South African ship Outeniqua during Nelson Mandela's unsuccessful mediation effort.
Bank of England Independence
Brown grants the Bank operational independence to set interest rates.
Monetary Policy Committee Framework
Brown establishes a committee-based system for independent interest-rate decisions.
Bank of England Independence Announcement
Brown grants the Bank of England operational independence over interest-rate decisions.
Economy of Great Britain
The Bank of England is made independent & free to set interest rates. Chancellor Gordon Brown gives the Bank of England the freedom to set interest rates
Reform of Interest Rates
The Bank of England is made independent & free to set interest rates
Ganymede May Flyby
Galileo returns to Ganymede for another targeted encounter during its primary Jupiter tour.
Presidential Re-Election
Konare wins a second presidential term during opposition-boycotted elections.
Peace Treaty with Chechnya
Signs a peace treaty with Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov pledging to reject force in future relations.
M84 Black Hole Signature
Hubble spectroscopy maps rapidly moving gas in galaxy M84 and records a clear dynamical signature of a supermassive black hole.
First OPCW Director-General Appointed
Is appointed the first Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Cup Winners Cup Final Goal
Scores the penalty that gives Barcelona victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the European final.
Cup Winners Cup Victory
Assists Bobby Robson as Barcelona defeat Paris Saint-Germain to win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
Flight from Zaire
Leaves the country as AFDL forces approach Kinshasa and his thirty-two-year rule collapses.
Departure from Kinshasa
Mobutu leaves the capital as Laurent Kabila's forces approach.
Peace
Blair travels to Belfast to restart the peace talks
Mobutu Flees Zaire
Leaves the country as rebel forces approach Kinshasa.
Mobutu Rule
His three-decade rule of Zaire collapses.
Capture of Kinshasa
Kabila's alliance enters Kinshasa and ends Mobutu's rule.
Restoration of Country Name
Kabila restores the name Democratic Republic of the Congo after taking power.
STS-84 Mir Crew Handover
Takes over from Jerry Linenger as the American resident and begins a research programme spanning life sciences, materials and station technology.
President of Zaire
Appointed President of Zaire
Kabila Takes Kinshasa
Takes power after ADFL forces enter Kinshasa.
Mobutu Government Overthrown
Rwandan and Ugandan support is crucial to his victory.
Economy of Germany
Presents the Joint Initiative for More Jobs in Eastern Germany
Economy of Belarus
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political cooperation
Independence of Belarus
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political cooperation
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political
Russia and Belarus sign a union charter for economic, military and political cooperation
President of Iran
Muhammad Khatami is elected President of Iran
Europa Layered Interior Evidence
Galileo results indicate Europa has a differentiated interior with a metallic core and rocky mantle.
Tribal Gathering
Performs at Tribal Gathering, signalling renewed live activity after a quieter period.
AFRC Junta
Johnny Paul Koroma becomes head of the AFRC military junta
Coup by AFRC
Kabbah is overthrown by soldiers of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
AFRC Chairman Appointed
Seizes power as chairman of the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council
NATO-Russia Founding Act
Signs the NATO-Russia Founding Act, establishing a formal framework for consultation and security cooperation.
Constitutional Decree
Kabila issues a decree concentrating legislative and executive authority in the presidency.
Champions League Winner
Jorg Heinrich provided width and defensive cover in the final at Munich's Olympiastadion in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Jurgen Kohler marshalled the defence against a Juventus attack featuring Alessandro Del Piero in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Matthias Sammer organised Dortmund's back line and supplied leadership throughout the final in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Stefan Reuter supported Dortmund's shape on the right against the Italian champions in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Riedle Champions League Final Brace
Scores two first-half goals as Borussia Dortmund defeat Juventus 3-1.
Champions League Winner
Stefan Klos guarded Dortmund's goal against Juventus in the club's first Champions League final victory in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Dortmund Champions League Victory
Guides Borussia Dortmund to the club's first European Cup by defeating Juventus.
Champions League Winner
Andreas Moller created attacking opportunities as Dortmund upset the heavily favoured Juventus side in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Final Substitute Goal
Scores seconds after entering as a substitute with a long-range chip over Angelo Peruzzi.
Champions League Final Substitute Goal
Scores with his first touch shortly after entering the match to put Dortmund 3-1 ahead of Juventus in the Champions League final.
Champions League Winner
Lars Ricken scored shortly after coming on as a substitute to seal the 3-1 win over Juventus in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Michael Zorc was part of the Dortmund squad that completed the club's historic European breakthrough in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Paul Lambert restricted Zinedine Zidane's influence and helped set up Dortmund's opening goal in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Stephane Chapuisat led the forward line and kept Juventus defenders occupied during Dortmund's victory in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, helping Borussia Dortmund win the competition.
Presidential Investiture
Kabila takes the presidential oath and establishes a new central government.
Inauguration
Sworn in as President of Zaire in a stadium in front of 35,000 people
AFDL Government Appointed
Forms a new government dominated by the victorious AFDL after the fall of Mobutu.
Political Parties Suspended
Suspends political party activity after taking power and concentrates authority in the new presidency.
Resignation of John Roy Major
Announces resignation as Party Leader of the Conservative Party
Golden Boot Premier League
Collects the Premier League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 25 goals for Newcastle United. The award recognises his first campaign for Newcastle after leaving Blackburn.
Model Additional Protocol
Leads the IAEA when the Board approves the Model Additional Protocol.
Safeguards Access Strengthened
The new safeguards instrument expands access to information and locations.
June 199731 historical events
Prime Minister Restored
Chan resumes office briefly before the 1997 election transition
Free Kick Against France
Scores a spectacular bending free kick against France.
Tournoi de France Goal
Produces one of international football's most famous set-piece goals.
Peerage
Created Baron Shore of Stepney
Son Sen Executed
Execution of Son Sen ordered by Pol Pot
Ta Mok Coup
Ta Mok ousts Pol Pot from leadership
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Germany as European leaders begin the Amsterdam summit that reaches political agreement on treaty reform.
Conference of Amsterdam
Minor amendments are agreed to the European treaties
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Greece as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Amsterdam European Council
Represents Italy as leaders reach political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Amsterdam Treaty Agreement
Chirac joined European leaders in reaching political agreement on the Amsterdam Treaty.
Stability and Growth Pact
Supports European Council agreement on the Stability and Growth Pact and the new exchange-rate mechanism.
Head of State Appointed
Assumes the title Head of State after the AFRC coup
EU Social Chapter
Britain signs up to the EUs Social Chapter
Pol Pot Arrest
Pol Pot arrested by the Ta Mok faction
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Conservative Party
Millenium Dome
Blair decides to save the Millenium Dome
Io Volcanic Plume
Spencer leads Hubble observations of an enormous volcanic plume rising hundreds of kilometres above Jupiter's moon Io.
Denver Summit Participation
Participates in the Denver summit as Russia becomes more fully integrated into meetings of leading industrial powers.
Summit
1st day of the G7 summit
Progress Collision with Spektr
Helps stabilize Mir after an uncrewed Progress vehicle strikes Spektr, depressurizing the module and disrupting electrical power from its solar arrays.
Callisto June Flyby
Galileo flies close to Callisto, adding detailed imaging and geophysical measurements of the heavily cratered moon.
Taoiseach of Ireland
Takes office as Taoiseach and leads a Fianna Fail-led coalition.
Bitter Sweet Symphony
Bitter Sweet Symphony enters the UK singles chart and peaks at number two.
Copa del Rey Victory
Works on Barcelona's coaching staff as the club defeats Real Betis in the Copa del Rey final.
Rule of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is returned to China
Rule of Hong Kong
Receives the Union Flag at the end of 156 years of colonial rule
Social Chapter
Accepts the European Union Social Chapter after Labour wins office.
Brazzaville Civil War
Fights forces loyal to Denis Sassou Nguesso after political tensions erupt into civil war.
RUF Alliance
AFRC invites the RUF into a junta alliance in Freetown
July 199728 historical events
Death of Robert Mitchum
Death of Robert Mitchum
Corporation Tax Reduction
Brown reduces the main corporation-tax rate in his first Budget.
New Deal for Young People
Brown announces employment support for young people funded by the windfall tax.
Utility Windfall Levy
Brown uses a one-off utility levy to finance employment and training programmes.
Windfall Tax
Brown imposes a windfall tax on previously privatised utility companies.
First Budget
Brown introduces a windfall tax on privatised utilities and announces employment measures.
Death of James Maitland Stewart
Death of James Maitland Stewart
Death of James Stewart
Death of James Stewart
Economy of Chad
Idriss Deby wins 70% of the vote, he defeats Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern leader who led coup in 1975
Assassination of Gianni Versace
The fashion designer is assassinated
Death of Gianni Versace
The fashion designer is assassinated
Ceasefire
The IRA restores its ceasefire
IRA - Ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA restores its ceasefire
IRA - Ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The IRA restores its ceasefire
IRA - Ceasefire
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The IRA restores its ceasefire
IRA
The IRA restores its ceasefire
Peace
The IRA restores its ceasefire
Prime Minister Takes Office
Bill Skate becomes Prime Minister after the 1997 national election
Reform of Government
The student fees plan is announced
Prime Minister of Albania
Appointed Prime Minister of Albania
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister after the Socialist Party election victory
President of India
K.R. Narayanan takes office as the tenth President of India.
Election
The Conservatives increase their majority
Election
The Conservatives increase their majority
Death of Bao Dai
Death of Bao Dai
Luxembourg Presidency Social Agenda
As head of government during Luxembourg’s second-half Council presidency, Juncker pressed for employment and social policy to receive greater attention within European integration.
ECOMOG Intervention
ECOMOG forces confront the AFRC and RUF junta in Sierra Leone
Celtic Transfer
Joins Celtic from Feyenoord and begins a highly successful seven-season spell.
August 199710 historical events
Marriage
Announces he is leaving his wife
Democratic Presidency
Banzer returns to office as an elected civilian president.
Transfer
Leaves Newcastle for 450,000 pounds, joining Bolton Wanderers
Oasis much anticipated third album, Be
Oasis much anticipated third album, Be Here Now, is released
Chief Minister Appointed
David Brandt becomes Chief Minister during the volcanic crisis period
ACE Launch for Solar Wind Composition
Begins the Advanced Composition Explorer mission carrying instruments that measure the elemental and isotopic composition of solar-wind particles near the Sun-Earth L1 region.
Leicester City Hat-Trick
Scores a celebrated hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-3 Premier League draw at Leicester City.
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Calls Diana Princess of Wales, "the peoples princess"
Death of Dianna
Diana dies after a high speed car accident in the Pont dAlma road tunnel in Paris along with Dodi Al-Fayed and the Acting Security Manager of the H“tel Ritz Paris, Henri Paul, who was instructed to drive the hired Mercedes-Benz through Paris secretl
War Veterans Compensation Approved
Mugabe authorises unbudgeted compensation payments for liberation war veterans.
September 199732 historical events
Calling All Stations
Sings on Calling All Stations, the only Genesis studio album with Ray Wilson.
Calling All Stations
Continues Genesis with Mike Rutherford and Ray Wilson on Calling All Stations.
Death of Aldo Rossi
Death of Aldo Rossi
Burial
Diannas funeral is broadcast and watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide
Burial
Diana is buried, The Prince of Wales, her sons, her mother, siblings, a close friend, and a clergyman are present, in an ornamental lake known as The Round Oval within Althorp Parks Pleasure Garden
Death of Dianna
Diannas funeral is broadcast and watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide
Spektr Damage Inspection EVA
Conducts a spacewalk with Anatoly Solovyev to inspect external damage to Spektr caused by the June Progress collision.
Death of Mobutu
Dies in exile in Morocco several months after being driven from power by the First Congo War.
Death of Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga Mobutu
Death of Sese Seko Nkuku Ngbendu Banga Mobutu, in exile in Rabat, Morocco, from prostate cancer which had been developing since 1962
Death of Mobutu Sese Seko
Death of Mobutu Sese Seko
Constitution of Great Britain
"Yes-Yes" vote in referendum on Scottish Parliament
Independence of Great Britain
"Yes-Yes" vote in referendum on Scottish Parliament
Independence of Scotland
"Yes-Yes" vote in referendum on Scottish Parliament
Referendum
"Yes-Yes" vote in referendum on Scottish Parliament
Devolution
Scotland backs devolution by referendum
Referendum
Scotland backs devolution by referendum
High Commissioner
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Politics
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
The Drugs Don't Work Number One
The Drugs Don't Work becomes The Verve's first UK number one single.
Arsenal Goalscoring Record
Scores a hat-trick against Bolton Wanderers and surpasses Cliff Bastin as Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer.
Governor Appointed
Tony Abbott becomes Governor of Montserrat during volcano recovery
Callisto September Flyby
Galileo performs another targeted Callisto encounter late in its primary mission.
Constitution of Great Britain
"Yes" vote in the referendum on Welsh Assembly. A majority of 50.3% in Wales vote in favour of a Welsh assembly
Independence of Great Britain
"Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Independence of Wales
"Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Referendum
"Yes" vote in the referendum on Welsh Assembly. "Yes" vote in referendum on Welsh Assembly
Devolution
Wales backs devolution by referendum
Referendum
Wales backs devolution by referendum
Candle in the Wind
Releases the single, "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Princess Diana
Life Thru a Lens
Releases Life Thru a Lens, his debut solo studio album.
Crafoord Prize Ceremony
Hoyle received the Crafoord Prize for pioneering work on nuclear processes in stars and stellar evolution.
Time Out of Mind
Releases Time Out of Mind.
October 199738 historical events
Treaty of Schengen
Derycke backs the shift from separate Schengen machinery to cooperation through EU institutions. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Vande Lanotte supports uninterrupted border, police and justice cooperation during the move into EU law. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dehaene supports Amsterdam's decision to bring the Schengen acquis inside the European Union framework. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
Vedrine accepts moving Schengen rules from intergovernmental cooperation into the Union's legal order. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
Treaty of Schengen
In France, Chevenement works to preserve practical border, police and justice cooperation during the transition into EU law. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
Amsterdam Treaty Signature
Jospin represented France's government as the Amsterdam Treaty was signed to reform the European Union.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Jospin endorses Amsterdam's Schengen Protocol, which brings the acquis inside the European Union treaty system. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Treaty of Amsterdam Signature
Kinkel signs Germany's instrument at Amsterdam, accepting reforms to Union institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Amsterdam
Greater citizenship and rights of individuals, more democracy & increased powers for the European Parliament, a new title on employment & an EU Community area of freedom, security and justice
Treaty of Amsterdam
The Treaty of Amsterdam amending the Treaty of the European Union, the Treaties establishing the European Communities and certain related acts, commonly known as the Amsterdam Treaty.
Treaty of Amsterdam
The beginnings of a common foreign EU and security policy (CFSP) and the reform of the institutions in the run-up to enlargement. Substantial changes to the Treaty on European Union, EU, which had been signed at Maastricht in 1992.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kohl backs Amsterdam's decision to place the Schengen acquis within the institutions of the European Union. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Kinkel supports giving existing Schengen rules formal standing inside the EU treaty structure. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
In Germany, Kanther backs continued operational cooperation while Schengen moves from an intergovernmental system into EU law. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
Treaty of Amsterdam
Pangalos signs Amsterdam's reform treaty, committing Greece to changes in institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Amsterdam
Dini signs Italy's instrument at Amsterdam, accepting reforms to Union institutions, employment policy and justice cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
van Mierlo backs replacing the separate Schengen structure with cooperation conducted through EU institutions. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.
Treaty of Schengen
In Netherlands, Sorgdrager helps maintain practical policing and justice links while Schengen is folded into the European Union. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kok supports Amsterdam's protocol for absorbing the Schengen acquis into the Union's legal machinery. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
General Secretary
Becomes general secretary of the Workers Party.
Reform of Government
Pledges to reduce the maximum length of the working week from 39 to 35 hrs by 2000
Premiership Ends
Kazhegeldin resigns as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Nurlan Balgimbayev becomes Prime Minister
Urban Hymns Number One
Urban Hymns enters the UK albums chart at number one and becomes The Verve's defining commercial success.
Constitution of Poland
A new constitution comes into effect
First Kjell Magne Bondevik Government
Begins the First Kjell Magne Bondevik Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Prime Minister of Norway
Appointed Prime Minister of Norway, 1st term
Thorbjørn Jagland Government
The Thorbjørn Jagland Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
Single Currency Position
Brown says Britain will not join the single currency during that Parliament.
Genesis Mission Selection
Leads the Genesis proposal selected by NASA to collect solar-wind atoms in space and return the material to Earth for precise laboratory analysis.
EMU Entry Assessment
Brown concludes that the five economic tests for early euro entry are not met.
Five Tests Statement
Brown tells Parliament that euro membership depends on five economic assessments.
Five Economic Tests
Brown sets five economic tests governing any decision to join the European single currency.
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland, 1st term
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
The nation is named the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and is recognized by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Save the Pound
Launches Conservative opposition to joining the euro.
Return to Power after Civil War
Returns to power after his forces, backed by Angolan troops, defeat Pascal Lissouba's government.
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Diplomatic Expulsion
Iraq Expels US Weapons Inspectors, President Clinton denounces the action but refrains from military response
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq Expels US Weapons Inspectors, President Clinton denounces the action but refrains from military response
International Sanctions
The US imposes sanctions on Sudan, Clinton orders stricter prohibitions for alleged sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses
Politics
The US imposes sanctions on Sudan, Clinton orders stricter prohibitions for alleged sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses
Sanctions
The US imposes sanctions on Sudan, Clinton orders stricter prohibitions for alleged sponsorship of terrorism and human rights abuses
Scandal
Plan to exempt Formula I from tobacco advertising ban is reported
President of Panama
Organic Law organizes the Panama Canal Authority before the canal transfer
Europa November Flyby
Galileo returns to Europa for another close encounter near the end of the primary mission.
Border
China and Russia agree on a border, Presidents Yeltsin and Jiang reach accord in a Shanghai meeting on clear border stretching from Sea of Japan to Kazakhstan
International Accord at Shanghai
China and Russia agree on a border, Presidents Yeltsin and Jiang reach accord in a Shanghai meeting on clear border stretching from Sea of Japan to Kazakhstan
Russia-China Eastern Border Agreement
Reaches agreement with Jiang Zemin on demarcation of most of the long eastern Russia-China border.
Scandal
Blair apologises on TV for the handling of the Ecclestone affair. Bernie Ecclestone reveals 1 million pound donation to Labour
Economy of Iraq
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
International Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Economy of Iraq
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
International Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Diplomatic Expulsion
Iraq Expels US Weapons Inspectors, President Clinton denounces the action but refrains from military response
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq Expels US Weapons Inspectors, President Clinton denounces the action but refrains from military response
Government Reformers Reprimanded
Removes senior officials linked to a publishing-fee scandal while retaining Anatoly Chubais in government.
Clinton sends Carrier in Warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four
Clinton sends Carrier in Warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four other ships to join the Nimitz in Persian Gulf as further sign that the US is prepared to act to prevent Iraq from developing ability to use chemical or biological weopons
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Clinton sends carrier warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four other ships to join the Nimitz in Persian Gulf as further sign that the US is prepared to act to prevent Iraq from developing ability to use chemical or biological weapons
Clinton sends Carrier in Warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four
Clinton sends Carrier in Warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four other ships to join the Nimitz in Persian Gulf as further sign that the US is prepared to act to prevent Iraq from developing ability to use chemical or biological weopons
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Clinton sends carrier warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four other ships to join the Nimitz in Persian Gulf as further sign that the US is prepared to act to prevent Iraq from developing ability to use chemical or biological weapons
Black Friday Currency Collapse
The Zimbabwe dollar falls sharply after major unbudgeted government commitments.
SPDC Replaces SLORC
Military council is renamed State Peace and Development Council under Than Shwe
Clinton welcomes Saddam Husseins decision to back down and allow United Nations
Clinton welcomes Saddam Husseins decision to back down and allow United Nations inspectors to resume search for weapons of mass destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Clinton welcomes Saddam Hussein's decision to back down and allow United Nations inspectors to resume search for weapons of mass destruction
European Employment Summit
Juncker hosted the special European Council meeting on employment, which advanced a coordinated approach requiring member states to develop and review employment action plans.
Governor-General Takes Office
Silas Atopare becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Clinton welcomes Saddam Husseins decision to back down and allow United Nations
Clinton welcomes Saddam Husseins decision to back down and allow United Nations inspectors to resume search for weapons of mass destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Clinton welcomes Saddam Hussein's decision to back down and allow United Nations inspectors to resume search for weapons of mass destruction
Constitution of Great Britain
The Government of Wales Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq still bars inspectors from palaces, military bases, and intelligence centres
Help the Aged UK Top Ten
Pulp's Help the Aged reaches number eight on the UK singles chart.
Final IAEA Director General Term Ends
Concludes sixteen years as IAEA Director General after overseeing major changes in safeguards, nuclear safety and international verification.
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Director General IAEA
Appointed Director General of the IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Appointed Director General of the IAEA
Death of Stephane Grappelli
Death of Stephane Grappelli
Electoral Reform Commission
Appoints Jenkins to chair the Independent Commission on the Voting System.
Reform of Electoral System
Appointed chair of the Independent Commission on the Voting System.
Electoral Reform Commission Appointment
Is appointed to chair the Independent Commission on the Voting System.
Intercontinental Cup Clinching Goal
Adds Dortmund’s second goal late in the match against Cruzeiro to seal the club’s first Intercontinental Cup triumph.
Intercontinental Cup Opening Goal
Opens the scoring against Brazilian club Cruzeiro as Dortmund wins the Intercontinental Cup 2-0 in Tokyo.
Presidential Resignation
Farooq Leghari resigns after a confrontation with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Politics
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Rule of Hong Kong
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Meeting with In Beijing to discuss issues of democracy
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Politics
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Rule of Hong Kong
Chinese officials and British diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss issues of democracy and human rights
Economy of South Korea
South Korea accepts $55 Billion Loan Package, formally agrees to terms for international economic rescue effort, the largest ever, revamping of economy expected to cause hardship for millions
Conference of Ottawa
Nations sign a Treaty banning land mines, about 120 nations at the Ottawa conference agree to outlaw global production and use, the United States, China, and Russia attend but do not sign Treaty
International Conference at Ottawa
Nations sign a Treaty banning land mines, about 120 nations at the Ottawa conference agree to outlaw global production and use, the United States, China, and Russia attend but do not sign Treaty
Bill Shankly Statue Unveiled at Anfield
A statue of Shankly was unveiled outside the Kop, commemorating the manager who had transformed Liverpool into a major domestic and European force.
Galileo Europa Mission Extension
NASA approves an extended Galileo mission emphasizing repeated close encounters with Europa.
Large Hadron Collider International Participation
Signs an agreement establishing major United States participation in construction of the Large Hadron Collider and its experiments.
Ion Transport Enzyme Recognition
Is honored for identifying the first enzyme that actively transports ions.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Receives half the chemistry prize for discovering sodium-potassium ATPase.
Reform of Electoral System
47 Labour MPs vote against the cut in lone-parent benefits
Capital Transfer
Nazarbayev transfers the capital from Almaty to Akmola
Conference of Greenhouse Gases
Delegates from more than 150 countries reach tentative accord at a conference in Japan on measures obliging industrialized nations to reduce industrial emissions believed to be warming the Earths atmosphere
Greenhouse Gases
Delegates from more than 150 countries reach tentative accord at a conference in Japan on measures obliging industrialized nations to reduce industrial emissions believed to be warming the Earths atmosphere
Luxembourg Enlargement Decision
Supports launching the Union's enlargement process with countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Cyprus.
Eastern Enlargement Process Summit
Under Juncker’s Council presidency, European leaders launched a new stage of enlargement policy that laid the groundwork for accession negotiations with Central and Eastern European candidates.
Luxembourg Enlargement Process
Chirac supported opening the enlargement process with Central and Eastern European applicant states.
Eurogroup Creation Decision
The Luxembourg European Council endorsed creation of an informal forum for finance ministers of the future euro area, which later became known as the Eurogroup.
Europa Extended-Mission Flyby
Galileo makes a close Europa flyby as the extended Galileo Europa Mission begins.
Tosovsky Government
Begins the Tosovsky Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Commission
Winnie Mandela rejects nomination, her political career ends as she announces she will not run for Deputy President of African National Congress following her questioning at Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigated her role in murder
Treaty of Bosnia Agreement
Clinton Extends Troops Bosnia Agreement, decides G.I.s should remain past scheduled departure in June as part of peacekeeping force
Constitution of Great Britain
Introduces the Scotland Bill to the Commons, for a Scottish Parliament. Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Independence of Great Britain
Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Independence of Scotland
Introduces the Scotland Bill, legislative powers for a Scottish Parliament
Legislation
Introduces the Scotland Bill to the Commons, for a Scottish Parliament
Coup
South Koreans elect a dissident as President & overthrow the political establishment and choose Kim Dae Jung, long-time pro-democracy campaigner
Election
South Koreans elect a dissident as President & overthrow the political establishment and choose Kim Dae Jung, long-time pro-democracy campaigner
President of South Korea
South Koreans elect a dissident as President & overthrow the political establishment and choose Kim Dae Jung, long-time pro-democracy campaigner
Death of Juzo Itami
Death of Juzo Itami
Death of Toshiro Mifune
Death of Toshiro Mifune
Comedian Harmonists
Directs Comedian Harmonists.
Coup
Police seize Kenneth Kaunda in a crackdown on opposition leaders believed to be involved in attempted coup in the autumn
Nationalization
Police seize Kenneth Kaunda in a crackdown on opposition leaders believed to be involved in attempted coup in the autumn
Cenorship
China restricts the use of the Internet, adopts strict rules against use of computers in activities it deems harmful to national security and policies
The New NHS White Paper
The government publishes The New NHS: Modern, Dependable, setting out plans to replace GP fundholding with primary care groups and strengthen cooperation.
Transfer to Juventus
Joins Juventus from AC Milan and becomes an important midfielder for the Italian club.
Financial Crisis
Faces regional financial turmoil soon after ASEAN accession
Constitution of Afghanistan
Renamed Afghanistan the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Renamed Afghanistan the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Amir al-Muminin
Supporters of Mullah Omar bestow on him the title Amir al-Muminin, "Commander of the Faithful", after he takes a cloak alleged to be that of Muhammad out of a series of chests it was locked in, held in a shrine in Kandahar
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
The nation is named the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and is recognized by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Renamed Afghanistan the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Siege of Mazar-i-Sharif
The Taliban fails to capture and hold the city of Mazar-i-Sharif (held sacred by Shiites as the site of Alis grave). Supporters of Mullah Omar bestow on him the title Amir al-Muminin, "Commander of the Faithful", after he takes a cloak alleged to be that of Muhammad out of a series of chests it was locked in, held in a shrine in Kandahar
Taliban
The Taliban fails to capture and hold the city of Mazar-i-Sharif (held sacred by Shiites as the site of Alis grave)
AdS-CFT Correspondence
Proposes the AdS-CFT correspondence, providing a non-gravitational description of quantum gravity that became central to modern studies of black holes and information.
Leeds First-Team Breakthrough
Makes his breakthrough as a young Leeds United attacker and begins establishing himself as a dynamic presence on the left flank.
UNSCOM
Appointed Head of UNSCOM
UNSCOM
Appointed Head of UNSCOM
Speaker
Appointed Speaker of the Federal Party
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the SPO
Quantum Teleportation Experiment
Co-demonstrates experimental quantum teleportation using entangled photons.
Teleportation of a Photon State
Transfers an unknown photon state without transporting the original particle.
Economy of Belarus
Inflation in Belarus for the year ranged around 63%, the Government forces all private companies to reregister their licenses and didnt allow many of them to stay in business
Inflation
Inflation in Belarus for the year ranged around 63%, the Government forces all private companies to reregister their licenses and didnt allow many of them to stay in business
European Physics Prize
Shares the European Physical Society High Energy and Particle Physics Prize with Robert Brout and Peter Higgs.
European Physics Prize
Shares the European Physical Society High Energy and Particle Physics Prize with Francois Englert and Peter Higgs.
Constitution of Botswana
Constitutional amendments approved, the Presidency is limited to two five-year terms, voting age lowered from 21 to 18
European Footballer of the Year
Ronaldo wins Ballon dOr as the European Footballer of the Year
Transfer
Signs for Internazionale for a world record fee
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Deportivo La Coruna and becomes one of the club's leading attacking players.
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after starring for Barcelona and Inter.
European Footballer Recognition
Becomes the youngest recipient of the award at that time.
Aphrodite Literary Cookbook
Allende published Aphrodite, combining memoir, recipes and reflections on food and sensuality.
Communist Party
Dengs vision for economic success and a new socialist market model became entrenched in the Communist Party constitution in 1997 as Deng Xiaoping Theory
Constitution of China
Dengs vision for economic success and a new socialist market model became entrenched in the Communist Party constitution in 1997 as Deng Xiaoping Theory
Deng Xiaoping Theory
Dengs vision for economic success and a new socialist market model became entrenched in the Communist Party constitution in 1997 as Deng Xiaoping Theory
Economy of China
Dengs vision for economic success and a new socialist market model became entrenched in the Communist Party constitution in 1997 as Deng Xiaoping Theory
Economy of China
Jiang Zemin legalizes private enterprise and unveils a plan to privatize Communist Chinas state-owned enterprises
President of China
Deng dies and Jiang Zemin, who was already ruling Communist China, becomes the sole leader
Rule of Hong Kong
Britain cedes Hong Kong back to Communist China, and Jiang Zemin appoints Tung Chee-hwa as chief executive of the city
Rule of Hong Kong
Determines the formular for the return of Hong Kong, "One China, two systems"
Remarkable Old Trafford Debut Goal
Paulo Wanchope scores a memorable solo goal on his Derby County debut in a 3-2 victory away to Manchester United.
1997 Serie A Championship
Adds physical presence and direct running to Juventus's attack during the 1996-97 season as the club claims the Italian league title.
Golden Bear for The People vs Larry Flynt
The film The People vs Larry Flynt, directed by Milos Forman, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1997 Berlin International Film Festival.
State Institutions Reorganized
Begins reorganizing national institutions under presidential decrees following the restoration of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Opening of Nubia Museum
Mubarak opens the Nubia Museum, preserving artefacts and memories from the flooded region.
Estonian Goalkeeper Joins Derby
Mart Poom joins Derby County in 1997 and becomes an influential goalkeeper during the club’s subsequent Premier League seasons.
Death of Jacques Cousteau
Death of Jacques Cousteau
Arsenal First Full Season Third Place
Arsenal finished third in the 1996-97 Premier League season, Wenger’s first campaign at the club, and secured qualification for European competition.
Fourth Premier League Title with United
Cantona ended his final season with another Premier League winners' medal as United held off domestic challengers.
Retires at Thirty
Cantona unexpectedly announced his retirement from professional football at age thirty, leaving United after five highly influential seasons.
Transfer to Arsenal
Emmanuel Petit joins Arsenal from Monaco. The French international was already at Arsenal from 1997 and became part of a new midfield partnership with Patrick Vieira.
Former Soviet republics (Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Moldova) formed
Former Soviet republics (Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Moldova) formed Guuam to seek cooperation outside Russian influence
Guuam
Former Soviet republics (Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Moldova) formed Guuam to seek cooperation outside Russian influence
Bent
Mick Jagger appears in the film, "Bent"
Bella Mafia
Stars in Bella Mafia
Mrs Brown
Plays Queen Victoria in Mrs Brown, earning major international recognition for the historical drama.
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for Prime Suspect 5: "Errors of Judgment"
Trial & Retribution
Writes Trial & Retribution (ITV 1997-). Writes Bella Mafia
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Publication of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
Inside Trading Stage Comedy
Bradbury published Inside Trading, an adaptation of an earlier European stage comedy.
Hush Top Ten
Kula Shaker's version of Hush reaches the UK Top Ten and extends the band's commercial success.
Mother Nature Calls
Cast release Mother Nature Calls, their second album, extending the band's late-1990s chart career.
Attack of the Grey Lantern Number One
Mansun's debut album Attack of the Grey Lantern reaches number one on the UK albums chart.
Taxloss Single
Mansun release Taxloss during the successful campaign for Attack of the Grey Lantern.
Marchin' Already Number One
Ocean Colour Scene's Marchin' Already becomes the band's first UK number one album.
Tellin' Stories Number One
Tellin' Stories becomes The Charlatans' third UK number one album.
The Ozzman Cometh
"The Ozzman Cometh" is released. A double-CD retrospective of Ozzys work, it includes previously unreleased rehearsal tapes of four classic Sabbath songs
Seahorses
Visconti produces the debut album "Do It Yourself" of former Stone Roses member John Squires new band, The Seahorses
called Psychos Path
Releases a solo album on Virgin Records called Psychos Path, he wrote all the songs and played all the instruments
T.Rex
Fenton along with Mickey Finn, forms a T.Rex tribute band in 1997, named Mickey Finns T-Rex
Knighthood
Paul McCartney is knighted
Heavy Soul
Releases the solo album, "Heavy Soul"
Black Sabbath
"The Ozzman Cometh" is released. A double-CD retrospective of Ozzy's work, it includes previously unreleased rehearsal tapes of four classic Sabbath songs. The original line up reunites with Osbourne and releases a live album, Reunion
Black Sabbath
The original line up reunites with Osbourne and releases a live album, Reunion
Love Me and Leave Me
Liam co-writes a song (titled "Love Me and Leave Me") with former Stone Roses guitarist and songwriter John Squire for The Seahorses debut album
Power Station
Returns to the newly reformed Power Station
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger
Birth of Gabriel Luke Beauregard Jagger, Jerry Hall, gives birth to Mick Jagger's son Gabriel Luke Beauregard
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Bridges to Babylon"
Angels
Robbie Williamss single "Angels" reaches no 1 in the UK charts
Angels
Releases Angels, the ballad that becomes one of his signature solo songs.
Old Before I Die
Releases Old Before I Die as an early solo single before his debut album.
Candle in the Wind 1997
Produces Candle in the Wind 1997, released in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Tommy Olivier Awards
The London Tommy stage production wins Olivier awards.
Maritime Greenwich Listed
Maritime Greenwich is inscribed as a World Heritage Site.
Regional Agencies Replace Branch Network
Edward George oversees the replacement of the Bank of England's traditional regional branches with a network of regional agencies.
Debt Management Reform
Brown transfers government debt management from the Bank of England to a Treasury agency.
Golden Rule
Brown adopts a fiscal rule allowing borrowing only for investment across the economic cycle.
Sustainable Investment Rule
Brown sets a rule intended to maintain public debt at a prudent level.
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the International Democrat Union
Election
Loses his marginal seat in Edinburgh
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire North West
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Chingford
Member of Parliament
Coe loses his seat in Falmouth
Election
Wins the Sutton Coldfield election with a majority of 14,885
Member of Parliament
Wins the Sutton Coldfield election with a majority of 14,885
Election
Defeated at the general election
Member of Parliament
Defeated at the general election
Private Secretary
Appointed Private Secretary to William Haig
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Defence Secretary
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Minister of Defence
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Home Secretary
Bank of England
The Bank of England is granted its independence in the conduct of monetary policy & responsibility for setting interest rates, a policy devised by Ed Balls
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term
Economy of Great Britain
The Bank of England is granted its independence in the conduct of monetary policy & responsibility for setting interest rates, a policy devised by Ed Balls
Budget Policy
The 1997 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 1997 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
DETR
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and given a very large portfolio as the head of the newly created Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister and given a very large portfolio as the head of the newly created Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions. Appointed Deputy Prime Minister, 1st term
Bank of England
The Bank of England is granted its independence in the conduct of monetary policy & responsibility for setting interest rates, a policy devised by Ed Balls
Commonwealth
Appointed Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs. Appointed Foreign Secretary
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Camberwell & Peckham
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Oldham West & Royston
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside, majority of 19,954
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister of Education & Employment
Minister of International Development
Appointed Secretary of State for International Development, 1st term
Minister of Public Health
Appointed Minister for Public Health
Minister of Social Security
Appointed Minister for Social Security
Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Secretary of State for Trade & Industry
Paymaster General
Appointed Paymaster General, 1st term
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, youngest PM since Lord Liverpool in 1812
Crime Sentences Act
Crime Sentences Act 1997 changes sentencing and criminal justice provisions
Firearms Amendment Act
Firearms Amendment Act 1997 tightens firearms controls after the Dunblane massacre
National Health Service Primary Care Act
National Health Service Primary Care Act 1997 reforms primary care service arrangements
Secretary of Social Security
Appointed Secretary for Social Security
Secretary of State for Agriculture
Appointed Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Secretary of State for Health
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Minister for the Environment
Strategic Defence Review
Robertson begins a Strategic Defence Review that includes the future posture of Britain's nuclear forces
Minister for Public Health Appointment
Jowell becomes the first Minister for Public Health, giving prevention, health inequalities and population health a dedicated ministerial focus within government.
Acheson Inequalities Inquiry
Acheson is asked to lead an independent inquiry into inequalities in health and identify evidence-based priorities for reducing avoidable differences in health outcomes.
GP Fundholding Phase-Out
Dobson begins the process of ending GP fundholding while retaining a purchaser-provider distinction through new local commissioning arrangements.
Primary Care Groups Announced
The government announces primary care groups that will bring general practitioners and community professionals together to plan and commission local health services.
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Dobson becomes Health Secretary and takes responsibility for implementing Labour's programme to reorganise commissioning, reduce market mechanisms and strengthen public-service coordination.
Protesters demand an apolgy for the Armritsar massacre 7 yrs
Protesters demand an apolgy for the Armritsar massacre 7 yrs before her birth
The Tyranny of Relativism Published
Hoggart issued The Tyranny of Relativism, a version of his critique of contemporary cultural judgment.
Haymarket Digital Expansion
After leaving government, returns greater attention to Haymarket and supports expansion into websites and digital publishing.
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Peerage
Created a life peer as Baron Kelvedon, of Ongar in the County of Essex
Football Task Force
Burnham works for the Football Task Force examining reform of the national game.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Dulwich & West Norwood
NHS Confederation
Burnham becomes a parliamentary officer for the NHS Confederation.
Tony Blair
Acts as an informal adviser to Tony Blair after Labour returns to government.
Election
The Liberal Party win 16.8% of votes cast & 46 MPs
Constitution of Great Britain
Supports the Government of Wales Bill for a Welsh assembly
Crafoord Prize
Receives the Crafoord Prize for contributions to astrophysics.
Dirac Medal
Receives the Institute of Physics Paul Dirac Medal and Prize for his contributions to theoretical particle physics.
West Ham Utd
Makes professional debut for West Ham
Manager
Kevin Keegan is appointed as chief operating officer at Second Division club Fulham & Ray Wilkins as manager
Manager
Appointed Manager of Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Appointed Manager of Newcastle United
Manager
Kevin Keegan is appointed as chief operating officer at Second Division club Fulham & Ray Wilkins as manager
Ball Captains Stadium of Light Era
Ball leads Sunderland as the club begins playing at the Stadium of Light following its departure from historic Roker Park.
Arrival Ahead of Cup Success
Elliott joins Leicester City from Oxford United in January 1997 and becomes a commanding central defender in Martin O'Neill's developing side.
Brentford Wembley Promotion Final
Asaba played in Brentford's attack during its promotion challenge, which ended in a Wembley playoff defeat to Crewe Alexandra.
Charlton Striker Return
Mendonca joins Charlton Athletic from Sunderland and becomes a prolific attacking figure in the push for promotion.
Walsh Concludes Portsmouth Playing Career
Walsh finishes his professional playing career after contributing creative forward play and valuable experience to Portsmouth.
Newcastle Four Three Late Winner
Stan Collymore scored the stoppage-time winner in Liverpool's dramatic 4–3 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at Anfield.
Sheringham Succeeds Retired Cantona
Sheringham joined Manchester United from Tottenham after Cantona's retirement, adding a different kind of experienced creativity to the attack.
Transfer to Manchester United
After a spell with Tottenham Hotspur, Teddy Sheringham signs for Manchester United. United recruited the experienced England forward to fill the gap left by Eric Cantona's retirement.
European Cup Winners Cup
Barcelona win the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners Cup
European Manager of the Year
Winner of the European Manager of the Year
Spanish Cup
Barcelona win the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners Cup
Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona win the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners Cup
Fourth Premier League Title
Ferguson secures Manchester United’s fourth Premier League title in five seasons, reinforcing the club’s position as the leading force in English league football.
Fourth Cantona League Crown
Ferguson guided United to another Premier League title in Cantona's final season before the French forward suddenly retired.
Brentford Playoff Final Appearance
Webb guided Brentford to the Second Division playoff final, where the club fell short against Crewe Alexandra.
Beckham Takes Vacant Number Seven
Beckham inherited United's number seven shirt after Cantona retired and became one of the club's most recognisable midfielders.
FA Charity Shield Victory Over Chelsea
Beckham represented Manchester United in the Charity Shield against Chelsea at Wembley. United prevailed following a penalty shootout after the sides were level at the end of the match.
Number Seven Shirt Assumed
Beckham took Manchester United's number seven shirt following Eric Cantona's retirement. The assignment linked the young midfielder to a famous club number associated with previous attacking stars.
PFA Young Player Recognition
The Professional Footballers' Association named Beckham its Young Player of the Year following his breakthrough at Manchester United. The award reflected his influence as an emerging right-sided midfielder with exceptional crossing ability.
Second Straight Premier League Medal
Beckham formed part of the Manchester United team that defended its Premier League title in 1996–97. His deliveries and long passing gave the champions a consistent outlet on the right flank.
Broken Leg Against Aston Villa
Lampard suffers a broken leg in a match against Aston Villa, interrupting his development as an emerging West Ham midfielder.
Bracewell Provides Fulham Promotion Experience
Paul Bracewell joins Fulham's ambitious project under Kevin Keegan, lending an experienced midfield voice to a club preparing to climb the English Football League.
Teenage First Team Breakthrough
Breaks into the Wolverhampton Wanderers first team as a teenager and quickly attracts attention for his movement and finishing.
The God of Small Things
Publication of "The God of Small Things"
Honours
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam receives the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
Gujral Doctrine
Gujral promotes a foreign-policy approach emphasising unilateral goodwill toward India's smaller South Asian neighbours.
Event Horizon Evidence from X-Ray Binaries
Uses the low luminosity of quiescent black hole binaries compared with neutron-star systems to argue for the observational presence of event horizons.
Tomorrow Never Dies
Stars as James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies
Charlton Midfield Signing
Kinsella arrives at Charlton Athletic and quickly provides leadership and passing in central midfield.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for satirical work that scourges authority and upholds the dignity of the downtrodden.
Kant and the Platypus
Eco published Kant and the Platypus, essays concerning language, classification and knowledge.
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 2nd term
Resignation of Romano Prodi
Resigns as the Prime Minister of Italy
Trial
Cleared of corruption charges
Virgo Construction
Construction of Virgo begins near Pisa, implementing the detector concept Giazotto and Brillet developed for sensitive interferometric measurements of gravitational waves.
Giro dItalia
Winner of the Giro dItalia
Nesta Develops into Lazio Captain
Alessandro Nesta's anticipation and composure establish him as the emerging leader of Lazio's defence ahead of the club's trophy-winning period.
Transfer to Juventus
Filippo Inzaghi moves to Juventus after playing for Atalanta. The striker joined Juventus after a breakthrough scoring season with Atalanta.
Player of the Year
Zola becomes the writers choice after dazzling in Chelsea colours with deft touches, imaginative passing and goals during his first months in England.
Protti's Challenging Napoli Campaign
Igor Protti played for Napoli during a difficult period in the club's top-flight history and sought to supply goals in attack.
Valencia Appoints Italian Manager
Ranieri moves to Spain to manage Valencia, bringing a disciplined tactical approach to the Primera División.
Trapattoni Bundesliga Championship
Giovanni Trapattoni manages Bayern to the 1996-97 Bundesliga title, adding the German championship to his honours in Italian football.
Midfield Work in Title Defence
Supplies energy and tactical discipline across Juventus's 1996-97 championship season, helping support both the defence and the attacking players.
Pecchia Leads Midfield in Naples
Fabio Pecchia represented Napoli in the 1990s and contributed work rate and tactical discipline from midfield.
1997 FA Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores inside the opening minute as Chelsea defeat Middlesbrough 2-0.
Italian International at Derby
Stefano Eranio joins Derby County from AC Milan in 1997 and contributes technical quality and experience to Jim Smith’s Premier League side.
Arrest of Pol Pot
Tried by the Khmer Rouge and placed under house arrest
Trial
Tried by the Khmer Rouge and placed under house arrest
Arrest of Pol Pot
Tried by the Khmer Rouge & placed under house arrest
Trial
Tried by the Khmer Rouge & placed under house arrest
Exile of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
Johnson-Sirleaf returns to Liberia from exile
President of Moldova
Appointed President of Moldova
Discovery of Titan
The European Space Agency honored Huygenss discovery of Titan by naming a space probe after him, the Huygens probe, designed to drop through Titans atmosphere, is launched aboard the Cassini spacecraft in 1997
Huygens Probe
The European Space Agency honored Huygenss discovery of Titan by naming a space probe after him, the Huygens probe, designed to drop through Titans atmosphere, is launched aboard the Cassini spacecraft in 1997
Gullit Guides Chelsea to Wembley Glory
Gullit ends the tournament with Chelsea on top after the 2-0 final against Middlesbrough.
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal and adds pace and direct attacking play to Arsene Wenger's side.
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Takes charge of Barcelona and introduces a large group of Dutch players into the squad.
Van Bronckhorst Leaves Feyenoord for Rangers
Giovanni van Bronckhorst completes a formative spell in Feyenoord's midfield before joining Rangers, having developed the technical versatility that later defines his international career.
Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments
Parliament curbs presidential dissolution powers and strengthens party discipline through constitutional amendments.
Arrest of Ahmed Yassin
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following a failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. Resumes his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release
Mossad
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following a failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan
Suicide
Resumes his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release
Rule of Hebron
Israeli troops withdraw from Hebron
Poland EU Accession Talks
Poland opens talks on joining the EU
Constitution of Poland
Poland adopts a new constitution
Election
The general election is won by the Solidarity
Government
Jerzy Buzek forms a new Government
Solidarity
The general election is won by the Solidarity
Election
The election is won by the Solidarity grouping AWS
Government
Forms a coalition Government
Solidarity
The election is won by the Solidarity grouping AWS
John Paul II returns to Poland
John Paul II returns to Poland
Rui Costa Conducts Viola Midfield in Europe
Rui Costa's creativity links Fiorentina's midfield and attack during the club's European fixtures and Serie A campaign.
President of Russia
Appointed Chief of the Main Control Directorate of the Presidential Property Management Department
Deputy Chief of Staff
Boris Yeltsin appoints Putin Deputy Chief of Presidential Staff
Olympiacos League Title Revival
Dusan Bajevic guides Olympiacos to the Greek championship in 1997, ending a lengthy league-title drought. His side establishes a foundation for an extended period of domestic success.
Assassination of Abu Baker Aswat
Abu Baker Aswat, a Soweto doctor, was killed, Thulani Dlamini is later convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison, Dlamini testifies in that Winnie Madikizela Mandela paid him for the murder
Assassination of Abu Baker Aswat
Abu Baker Aswat, a Soweto doctor, was killed, Thulani Dlamini is later convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison, Dlamini testifies in that Winnie Madikizela Mandela paid him for the murder
President of South Africa
Appointed President of the ANC
Extremadura Promotion Challenge
Benítez becomes manager of Extremadura and begins shaping the squad for a promotion push in the Spanish second tier.
Eriksson Appointed Lazio Manager
Sven-Göran Eriksson takes charge at Lazio and starts assembling the balanced squad that will soon contest domestic and European trophies.
Top Flight Villa Goalscorer
Dwight Yorke's pace and clinical finishing kept him among Aston Villa's most threatening forwards during the late 1990s.
Resignation of Necmettin Erbakan
Forced to resign by the military
Ban
Erbakan is banned from politics for 5yrs
Welfare Party
The Welfare Party is banned
Kundun
Directs, Kundun
Men in Black
Stars in Men in Black
Marriage
Woody Allen marries Soon-Yi Previn
Academy Award
Fargo brings McDormand the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Deconstructing Harry Film
In 1997, Woody Allen made Deconstructing Harry, a nonlinear comedy-drama about a writer facing characters from his own stories.
Absolute Power
Directs and stars in Absolute Power, a political thriller about presidential corruption.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Directs Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, adapted from the nonfiction bestseller.
Cold Mountain
Publication of "Cold Mountain"
Underworld
Publication of "Underworld"
Visconti produces the debut album of
Visconti produces the debut album of former Stone Roses member John Squires new band, The Seahorses
Beach Boys
Appointed Member of Beach Boys, 2nd term
Box Set
Releases a box set collecting rarities and live material.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted again as a member of Buffalo Springfield.
Health Reform
Successfully increases research funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma at the National Institutes of Health. Along with Senators Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch, she is a force behind passage of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program
Legislation
Along with Senators Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch, she is a force behind passage of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program
National Institutes of Health
Successfully increases research funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma at the National Institutes of Health
Office on Violence Against Women
Clinton helps create the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice
Reform of Government
Clinton helps create the Office on Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice.
Reform of Government
Promotes nationwide immunization against childhood illnesses and encourages older women to seek a mammogram to detect breast cancer, with coverage provided by Medicare.
Reform of Health Policy
Successfully increases research funding for prostate cancer and childhood asthma at the National Institutes of Health.
Reform of Social Welfare
Along with Senators Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch, she is a force behind passage of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program.
State Childrens Health Insurance
Along with Senators Ted Kennedy and Orrin Hatch, she is a force behind passage of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program
Reform of Government
Promises to develop a plan to unite a nation divided by attitudes to race
Bloody Treason
Twyman published Bloody Treason, presenting a broad conspiracy theory based on assassination records, medical evidence and claims of government concealment.
Military Training
Sits on the Federal Advisery Committee on Gender-Integrated Training in the Military
Europa Ice Raft Terrain
Galileo images reveal disrupted blocks of Europa's icy crust that appear to have rotated and shifted relative to surrounding terrain.
Europa Young Surface Evidence
The scarcity of large impact craters in Galileo images indicates that Europa's visible surface is geologically young.
Io Volcanic Surface Changes
Galileo imaging documents major surface changes on Io caused by continuing volcanic eruptions.
Discovery of Rho Coronae Borealis b
Helps report a short-period giant planet orbiting Rho Coronae Borealis.
Discovery of Rho Coronae Borealis b
Contributes radial-velocity observations to the discovery of Rho Coronae Borealis b.
First Seven High-z Supernova Constraints
Perlmutter and the Supernova Cosmology Project publish cosmological constraints from an initial sample of seven high-redshift Type Ia supernovae.
Asteroid Radar
Uses radar to determine asteroid shapes, rotation and trajectories
Galileo Ganymede Flyby
Galileo measures evidence of Ganymede's magnetic field.
LIGO Scientific Collaboration
Barish establishes the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, expanding participation beyond Caltech and MIT and creating an international framework for detector research and gravitational-wave data analysis.
LIGO
Weiss helps shape the laser interferometer design that becomes central to LIGO
Retirement
Bowe retires from boxing, 42 fights, 40 wins, 1 draw & 1 defeat
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize for work toward banning and clearing anti-personnel landmines.
Hailed by US Secretary of State Albright as a strong new leader
Hailed by US Secretary of State Albright as a "strong new leader" & a "beacon of hope"
State Enterprise Privatisation
Mugabe's government begins privatising selected state enterprises.
Premier Serves During Unity Government
Van Dunem serves as prime minister during the formation of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation.
Premier Serves During Unity Government
Van Dunem serves as prime minister during the formation of the Government of Unity and National Reconciliation.