1997 in Wales

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May 1 - In the UK General Election, four female MPs are elected in Wales -- Julie Morgan, Ann Clwyd, Betty Williams and Jackie Lawrence.
September 1 - Following news of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the Prince of Wales flies to Paris to bring home the body of his ex-wife. Bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones, the only survivor of the crash in which Diana died, remains in a critical condition.
September 6 - At the funeral of the former Princess of Wales, her coffin is carried into Westminster Abbey by a contingent of Welsh Guards.
September 18 - the referendum on Welsh devolution results in a narrow "Yes" vote.
Alun Hoddinott receives the Glyndwr Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Arts in Wales.
Bryn Euryn, an archaeological site near Colwyn Bay, is identified as the probable base of Cynlas Goch, a 6th century king.
Cardiff Arms Park is demolished to make way for a new stadium.

Cricket - Glamorgan win the County Championship.
Rugby union - Wales win the Five Nations championship, since 2000 called the Six Nations Championship.

February 15 - Billie-Jo Jenkins, foster daughter of Sion Jenkins
March 9 - Terry Nation, screenwriter often credited with inventing the Daleks
March 10 - Wilfred Wooller, cricketer, rugby player, journalist and sports administrator
July 10 - Ivor Allchurch, footballer
August 31 - Diana, Princess of Wales
September 22 - George Thomas, 1st Viscount Tonypandy, former Speaker of the House of Commons
November 6 - Ray Daniel, footballer
November 13 - Alexander Cordell, novelist
December 16 - Leon Eagles, actor
December 28 - Ronnie Williams, actor and comedian (suicide)
date unknown - Eddie Thomas, boxing champion and manager