1997
Digital Equipment Corporation files antitrust charges against chipmaker Intel.
Digital Equipment Corporation files antitrust charges against chipmaker Intel.
1997 in History
67 events found for 1997
1997
About 50 people are killed in the Si Zerrouk massacre in Algeria.
About 50 people are killed in the Si Zerrouk massacre in Algeria.
1997
FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five.
FedEx Express Flight 14 crashes at Newark International Airport, injuring five.
1997
Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre in Algeria: A total of 116 villagers killed, 40 in Oued El-Had and 76 in Mezouara.
Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre in Algeria: A total of 116 villagers killed, 40 in Oued El-Had and 76 in Mezouara.
1997
The tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, Sky Tower in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, opens…
The tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, Sky Tower in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, opens…
1997
Korean Air Flight 801 crashed at Nimitz Hill, Guam, killing 229 of the 254 people on board.
Korean Air Flight 801 crashed at Nimitz Hill, Guam, killing 229 of the 254 people on board.
1997
Space Shuttle Program: The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-85 from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,…
Space Shuttle Program: The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on STS-85 from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral,…
1997
Fine Air Flight 101 crashes after takeoff from Miami International Airport, killing five people.
Fine Air Flight 101 crashes after takeoff from Miami International Airport, killing five people.
1997
Sixteen people are killed when Formosa Airlines Flight 7601 crashes near Beigan Airport in the Matsu Islands of Taiwan.
Sixteen people are killed when Formosa Airlines Flight 7601 crashes near Beigan Airport in the Matsu Islands of Taiwan.
1997
Souhane massacre in Algeria; over 60 people are killed and 15 kidnapped.
Souhane massacre in Algeria; over 60 people are killed and 15 kidnapped.
1997
Egon Krenz, the former East German leader, is convicted of a shoot-to-kill policy at the Berlin Wall.
Egon Krenz, the former East German leader, is convicted of a shoot-to-kill policy at the Berlin Wall.
1997
Beni Ali massacre occurs in Algeria, leaving 60 to 100 people dead.
Beni Ali massacre occurs in Algeria, leaving 60 to 100 people dead.
1997
Netflix is launched as an internet DVD rental service.
Netflix is launched as an internet DVD rental service.
1997
At least 98 villagers are killed by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria GIA in the Rais massacre, Algeria.
At least 98 villagers are killed by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria GIA in the Rais massacre, Algeria.
1997
Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner, Dodi Fayed, and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
Diana, Princess of Wales, her partner, Dodi Fayed, and driver Henri Paul die in a car crash in Paris.
1997
Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64.
Vietnam Airlines Flight 815 (Tupolev Tu-134) crashes on approach into Phnom Penh airport, killing 64.
1997
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a million people line the streets and 21⁄2…
The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a million people line the streets and 21⁄2…
1997
Royal Brunei Airlines Flight 839 crashes in the Lambir Hills National Park while on approach to Miri Airport in…
Royal Brunei Airlines Flight 839 crashes in the Lambir Hills National Park while on approach to Miri Airport in…
1997
Maiden flight of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
Maiden flight of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.
