1997

1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year of the 199th decade, the 20th century, the 2nd millennium and was starting on a Wednesday.

April

 * April 15 - MMMBop was released by the Hanson group.

May

 * Unknown day - As Long as You Love Me, a song was recorded by the Backstreet Boys group.

June

 * Unknown day - Europe release of Barbie Girl by the Aqua group.

August

 * August 25 - Karma Police was released by the Radiohead group.

September

 * Unknown day
 * Europe release of As Long as You Love Me by the Backstreet Boys group.
 * UK and US release of Barbie Girl by the Aqua group.

October

 * October 21 - US release of As Long as You Love Me by the Backstreet Boys group.

November

 * November 4 - Sex and Candy was released by the Marcy Playground group.
 * November 19 - UK release of Never Ever by the All Saints group.

December

 * December 2 - Together Again was released by Janet Jackson.

Unknown

 * If You Could Only See was released by the Tonic group.
 * Zoot Suit Riot was released by the Cherry Poppin' Daddies group.
 * Atomic Kitten are formed in Liverpool, England.