10 February 1997

Monday 10 February

1997-02-10

Events

 * Blur release eponymous and fifth studio album.
 * The album represented a change of style for the band, in an attempt to escape the 'Britpop' style and label. preceded by the no.1 single Beetlebum, Blur went straight to no.1 in the UK Album charts on its release and stayed in the Top 40 for a total of 36 weeks.