1997 December Calendar: A Blast from the Past
Key Events in December 1997
December 1997 was also a time for celebration, with several holidays and notable dates taking place throughout the month. Christmas Day fell on December 25, with many people around the world exchanging gifts and spending time with loved ones. New Year's Eve, on December 31, marked the beginning of a new year, with many people gathering to watch fireworks and count down to midnight. Other notable dates in December 1997 included the winter solstice, which fell on December 21, and the anniversary of the first manned flight to the moon, which took place on December 21, 1968.