People on Time Covers 1997

American religious leader who founded and led the Heaven's Gate religious cult, and organized their mass suicide in 1997. Their suicide is the largest mass suicide to occur inside the U.S.

American neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of brain tumors and a prolific campaigner for funding of cancer treatment.

American businessman, investor, and philanthropist best known as the former chief executive officer and chairman of America Online.

American politician who served as the US president from 1993 to 2001. He previously served as Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992.

American politician and diplomat who served as the US secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, as a U.S. senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as the first lady of the U.S. from 1993 to 2001, She was a nominee in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

American former comedian, actor, spokesman, and media personality. He gained a reputation as "America's Dad" for his portrayal of Cliff Huxtable. He has been the subject of numerous sexual assault allegations which became highly publicized in 2014.

American spree killer who murdered five people over three months from April 27 to July 15, 1997. His victims include an Italian fashion designer and a Chicago real estate developer. He died by suicide on July 23, 1997.

American comedian, television host, actress, and writer. She starred in her own sitcom from 1994 to 1998. She also hosted a syndicated television talk show from 2003 to 2022. Came out as gay in 1997.

Chinese revolutionary and politician who served as the paramount leader of the People's Republic of China from December 1978 to November 1989.

Member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles III and mother of Princes William and Harry. Her activism and glamour made her an international icon, and earned her enduring popularity.

Former B-52 pilot in the United States Air Force (USAF). She was the first female pilot to serve in that capacity. She was discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 1997 after an adulterous affair with the husband of an enlisted subordinate.

British-American astrophysicist and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of six space missions, and is the only NASA astronaut to have flown extended missions aboard both Mir and the International Space Station.

American businessman, investor, philanthropist, and writer best known for co-founding the software giant Microsoft.

American politician, businessman, and environmentalist who served as the US vice president

American economist who served as the chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006

Hungarian-American businessman and engineer who served as the third CEO of Intel Corporation. Man of the Year

Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the president of Iraq from 1979 to 2003. He also served as prime minister of Iraq from 1979 to 1991 and later from 1994 to 2003.

American singer-songwriter. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and, as of 2021, has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. She starred in the 1997 Lilith Fair after releasing the singles; "Who Will Save Your Soul", "You Were Meant for Me" and "Foolish Games",

American businessman, inventor, and investor best known for co-founding the technology giant Apple Inc.

American politician who served as the president of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.

The world's first known set of surviving septuplets born in Des Moines, Iowa. Name the family.

American domestic terrorist who perpetrated the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The bombing killed 168 people, 19 of whom were children, and injured 680. It remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

American actor and film producer. Starred in 12 Monkeys, Ocean's Eleven, Fight Club, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Moneyball, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster. He played in the NFL for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills, and is regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time. His professional success was overshadowed by his trial and controversial acquittal for the murders of his former wife and her friend.

Hungarian-American billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist.

American film director, producer and screenwriter. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director in history. Directed Jaws, E.T, and the original Indiana Jones trilogy. He won an Oscar for Saving Private Ryan after directing Schindler's List.

Italian fashion designer, socialite and businessman. He founded an international luxury fashion house that produces accessories, fragrances, make-up, home furnishings and clothes. He also designed costumes for theatre and films. On 15 July 1997, he was murdered outside his Miami Beach mansion by a spree killer.

American medical doctor who advocates for integrative medicine which is defined as: