| Most Popular American Baby Names of 1997 |
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Girls: 1. Emily 2. Jessica 3. Ashley 4. Sarah 5. Hannah 6. Samantha 7. Taylor 8. Alexis 9. Elizabeth 10. Madison Boys: 1. Michael 2. Jacob 3. Matthew 4. Christopher 5. Joshua 6. Nicholas 7. Brandon 8. Andrew 9. Austin 10. Tyler Click here to print. Click here for the answer key. In politics, one of the most notable events of 1997 was the handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to China on July 1. This marked the end of 156 years of British colonial rule and the beginning of Hong Kong's status as a Special Administrative Region under the "one country, two systems" principle. This transition had lasting implications for Hong Kong's political and economic landscape. In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party, led by Tony Blair, won a landslide victory in the general election on May 1, ending 18 years of Conservative rule. Blair's leadership marked the beginning of the "New Labour" era, characterized by significant reforms and modernization efforts, with the adoption of conservative economic values. In the realm of technology, 1997 saw the groundbreaking victory of IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer over world chess champion Garry Kasparov on May 11. This event was a milestone in artificial intelligence, demonstrating the growing capabilities of computers in complex problem-solving. Tragically for her fans around the world, 1997 was also marked by the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris on August 31. Her death prompted an unprecedented outpouring of grief worldwide and highlighted issues related to media intrusion and public life. In science, the first successful cloning of a mammal from an adult cell was announced in February. Dolly the sheep, created by scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland, sparked ethical debates and discussions about the future of genetic research. Culturally, 1997 saw the release of James Cameron's Titanic, which became one of the highest-grossing films of all time and won 11 Academy Awards. The music world was dominated by the rise of boy bands and pop acts, with the Spice Girls achieving global fame. Overall, 1997 was quite a year! |
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