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LOOK AT THE WORLD IN 1997 |
IN
THE NEWS
-Hong Kong reverts to China after 156 years as a British Colony.
Russian space station 'Mir' experiences a series of life threatening malfunctions and
accidents.
-Millions commemorate the 20th anniversary of Elvis' death.
-In a tragedy that stuns the world, Princess Diana is killed in an automobile accident with
her close friend Dodi Fayed.
-Renowned philanthropist Mother Teresa dies.
-Space exploration leaps forward as the NASA probe Pathfinder lands on Mars to research the
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ENTERTAINMENT
| 1997 Academy
Nominees and Awards |
| Best Picture -
Titanic, James Cameron and Jon Landau, producers
(Paramount and 20th Century Fox) |
| Best Leading Actor
- Jack Nicholson, As Good as It Gets |
| Best Leading
Actress - Helen Hunt, As Good as It Gets |
| Best Supporting
Actor - Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting |
| Best Supporting
Actress - Kim Basinger, L.A. Confidential |
| Best Director -
James Cameron, Titanic |
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| SPORTS
CHAMPIONSHIPS |
| MLB - Florida Marlins |
| NFL - Green Bay Packers |
| NBA - Chicago Bulls |
| NCAA - Arizona |
| U.S. Open Golf - Tom Lehman |
| U.S. Open Tennis (Men) - Patrick Rafter |
| U.S. Open Tennis (Women) - Martina Hingis |
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