February 1997

Tuesday 04:

After at first contesting the results, Serbian President Slobodan Milo?evi? recognizes opposition victories in the November 1996 elections.

Wednesday 05:

Morgan Stanley and Dean Witter investment banks announce a $10 billion merger.

Monday 10:

The United States Army suspends Sgt. Major Gene C. McKinney, its top-ranking enlisted soldier, after hearing allegations of sexual misconduct.

Thursday 13:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 7,000 for the first time closing at 7,022.44.

Saturday 22:

In Roslin, Scotland, scientists announce that an adult sheep named Dolly had been successfully cloned.

Sunday 23:

A large fire occurs in the Russian Space station, Mir.