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August 1997 was the eighth month of that common year. The month, which began on a Friday, ended on a Sunday after 31 days.

Portal:Current events

This is an archived version of Wikipedia's Current events Portal from August 1997.

August 1, 1997 (1997-08-01) (Friday) Boeing and McDonnell Douglas complete a merger. Steve Jobs returns to Apple Computer, Inc at Macworld in Boston. August 2, 1997 (1997-08-02) (Saturday) Australian ski instructor Stuart Diver is rescued as the sole survivor from the Thredbo landslide in New South Wales, in which 18 die. August 3, 1997 (1997-08-03) (Sunday) Between 40–76 villagers are killed in the Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre in Algeria. Two of the three islands of the Union of the Comoros — Anjouan and Mohéli — attempt to succeed to revert to colonial rule by France. It fails when the French government of President Jacques Chirac refuses to recolonize them resulting in the two islands being reintegrated into the Comoros over the next two years. Iran's new president, moderate Muslim cleric Mohammad Khatami, took office with a message of peace to the world. In a reference to the United States, he said his country opposed the "high-handedness of certain big countries." August 4, 1997 (1997-08-04) (Monday) 185,000 Teamsters Union United Parcel Service drivers walk off the job. Jeanne Calment, the oldest person ever, dies at age 122 years 164 days in Arles, France. August 6, 1997 (1997-08-06) (Wednesday) Microsoft buys a $150 million share of financially troubled Apple Computer. Korean Air Flight 801 crash lands west of Guam International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 228 people. August 13, 1997 (1997-08-13) (Wednesday) In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Cruzeiro defeats Sporting Cristal of Peru 1–0, becoming the Copa Libertadores de América champions for the second time. South Park debuts on Comedy Channel. August 16, 1997 (1997-08-16) (Saturday) Krishan Kant is elected vice president of India. August 20, 1997 (1997-08-20) (Wednesday) Algerian Civil War: Over 60 are killed and 15 are kidnapped in the Souhane massacre in Algeria. August 21, 1997 (1997-08-21) (Thursday) Be Here Now, the third album from English rock band Oasis, becomes the fastest selling album in UK history. August 26, 1997 (1997-08-26) (Tuesday) 60–100 are killed in the Beni Ali massacre in Algeria. The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning is set up in Northern Ireland, as part of a peace process. August 29, 1997 (1997-08-29) (Friday) Over 98 (and possibly up to 400) are killed in the Rais massacre in Algeria. Netflix was founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. August 31, 1997 (1997-08-31) (Sunday) Arts and culture The flag of Malaysia is renamed Jalur Gemilang. Disasters and accidents Reports emerge in the early hours of the morning that Diana, Princess of Wales, has been injured in a car crash in Paris which has claimed the life of Dodi Fayed, the Harrods heir. Within four hours, it is confirmed that Diana has died in hospital as a result of her injuries. The United Kingdom and the rest of the world is plunged into widespread mourning. (BBC) Law and crime The head of Yagan, a Noongar warrior, is repatriated to Australia 164 years after being taken to the United Kingdom. (The West Australian)

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