1997

Events concerning the CoYL series in 1997.
== Real-World Events ==
* The first ever Grand Theft Auto game is released on the PC, thus starting the Grand Theft Auto series.
* Madeleine Albright is the first female Secretary of State in the United States.
* The Hale-Bopp comet makes its closest approach to Earth.
* Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is published in London.
* South Park airs for the first time.
* Princess Diana unfortunately dies.
* The movie Titanic is released.
== Game Events ==
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