This article lists events that occurred during 1997 in Estonia.
Incumbents President: Lennart Meri Prime Minister: Tiit Vähi (until 17 March), Mart Siimann (from 17 March)
Events Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival begins. Euro University established. 4 December – Tallinn Old Town added to UNESCO World Heritage List. 13 December – six countries (including Estonia) invited to the European Union enlargement process. Negotiations related to Estonia begin on 31 March 1998.
Births 24 March – Maarja Johanna Mägi, actress 8 October – Carmel Kallemaa, Canadian rhythmic gymnast
Deaths
See also 1997 in Estonian football 1997 in Estonian television
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