Today in History for 1st January 1997

Historical Events

Events 1 - 1 of 1

- The Republic of Zaïre officially joins the World Trade Organization, as Zaïre.

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 5 of 5

- Graham Kersey, cricket wicket keeper, dies in car crash
- Hagood Hardy, Canadian composer and musician (b. 1937)
- Joan Rice, actress (Payroll, Steel Key, Curtain Up), dies at 66
- John Burgess, rugby administrator, dies at 71
- Townes Van Zandt, musician, dies at 52

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