1997 (AD 1997) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1997 (AD 1997) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1997 (AD 1997) (21)

  • Allen Ginsberg (Died: 1997-04-05) — Pioneering American poet, central figure of the Beat Generation, known for 'Howl'.
  • Asa Butterfield (Born: 1997-04-01) — English actor known for roles in 'Sex Education' and early film recognition.
  • Bethany Antonia (Born: 1997-12-25) — British actress and singer known for roles in 'House of the Dragon' and various television productions.
  • Chien-Shiung Wu (Died: 1997-02-16) — Pioneering experimental physicist known for proving parity non-conservation.
  • Chloë Grace Moretz (Born: 1997-02-10) — American actress known for roles in horror, comedy, and superhero films.
  • Deng Xiaoping (Died: 1997-02-19) — Architect of modern China, guiding it into reform and opening up.
  • Fela Kuti (Died: 1997-08-02) — Pioneering Afrobeat musician and fierce political activist from Nigeria.
  • Fikayo Tomori (Born: 1997-12-19) — English centre-back known for his time at Chelsea and success with AC Milan.
  • H.E.R. (Born: 1997-06-27) — Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter known professionally as H.E.R.
  • Hastings Banda (Died: 1997-11-25) — Malawian politician who led the nation from 1964 until 1994.
  • Isaiah Berlin (Died: 1997-11-05) — Influential British philosopher known for 'Two Concepts of Liberty' and value pluralism.
  • Jacques Cousteau (Died: 1997-06-25) — Pioneering oceanographer, filmmaker, and inventor of modern underwater exploration.
  • James Stewart (Died: 1997-07-02) — Esteemed American actor and military aviator known for his everyman screen persona.
  • Malala Yousafzai (Born: 1997-07-12) — Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate championing girls' right to learn.
  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Died: 1997-08-16) — Master of Qawwali, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan influenced global devotional music.
  • Raye (Born: 1997-10-24) — British singer-songwriter blending jazz, pop, dance, R&B, and soul with personal narratives.
  • Simone Biles (Born: 1997-03-14) — American artistic gymnast, celebrated for her record-breaking Olympic and World Championship achievements.
  • Sviatoslav Richter (Died: 1997-08-01) — A towering figure of 20th-century piano, celebrated for depth and virtuosity.
  • Sydney Sweeney (Born: 1997-09-12) — American actress known for roles in Euphoria, The White Lotus, and film biopics.
  • Tammy Abraham (Born: 1997-10-02) — English striker known for prolific goalscoring and major trophy wins across Europe.
  • Toshiro Mifune (Died: 1997-12-24) — Legendary Japanese actor, celebrated for his commanding, hypermasculine screen presence.