The FDA eases restrictions on TV drug commercials, leading to the rise of „ask your doctor” advertising.
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1997 Digest: Literature
The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy wins the Booker Prize and dominates US best-seller lists.read more »
1997 Digest: Internet
Google.com is registered as a domain name on September 15.read more »
1997 Report: Crime
The Gianni Versace murder in Miami Beach triggers a massive FBI manhunt for Andrew Cunanan.read more »
1997 File: Sports
The Florida Marlins win the World Series in only their fifth season of existence.read more »