1997 was a common year starting on Wednesday. It was preceded by 1996 and succeeded by 1998.
Events[]
- Medical group Sanitas Group is founded
- The Omnita brand of margarine is introduced
- The Grijzestad Airport is opened
- Bertha de Vos is appointed the first female Lutheran priest
- Berrian newspaper Attention Berrio! is founded
- The Island National Park in Brunant Parish is opened
- The AA Corporation takes over the architectural magazine Modern House
Births[]
- 26 July: Camille Blanchard, singer-songwriter
- 21 September: Ivan Bloom, singer
Deaths[]
- 22 February: Rosalia Prieto, poet, 94