1997

What Was Happening in 1997

Britain mourns Diana, elects Blair in a landslide, and the world watches Titanic break every record.

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Number 1 Songs in 1997 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight"

Elton John

Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana became the best-selling single of all time, with over 33 million copies sold worldwide. Proceeds went to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

US #1

"Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight"

Elton John

The Diana tribute single dominated charts globally, spending 14 weeks at number one in the US. It remains the best-selling physical single in history.

Biggest Films of 1997 — Box Office Hits

Titanic

Box Office: $2.19 billion worldwide

James Cameron's epic romance starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet became the first film to gross over $1 billion and won 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Fashion and Style of 1997

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1997

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1997

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