Wednesday January 01, 1997: on this day

January 01, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1997 can also be written as 1/1/1997 in the US and as 1/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

Here's what happened on January 01, 1997:

• The republic of zaire officially joins the world trade organization, as zaire.
• Ghanaian diplomat kofi annan is appointed secretary general of the united nations.

January 01, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bolton - Bradford : 2 - 1
• Charlton - Ipswich : 1 - 1
• East Fife - Stirling : 1 - 3
• Huddersfield - Stoke : 2 - 1
• Norwich - Portsmouth : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Shrewsbury - Blackpool : 1 - 3

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hartlepool - Hull : 1 - 1
• Northampton - Cardiff : 4 - 0
• Torquay - Brighton : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Middlesbrough : 2 - 0
• Chelsea - Liverpool : 1 - 0
• Coventry - Sunderland : 2 - 2
• Dundee United - Aberdeen : 4 - 0
• Dunfermline - Raith Rvs : 2 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1997 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 11:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1997

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Famous people born on January 01, 1997:

• Mckensi Wright

  Olympic medalist in Taekwondo.

• Varshini Prakash

  Varshini Prakash is the co-founder and executive director of the Sunrise Movement, a youth-led climate activism organization.

• Fendi Baguette

  Fendi Baguette is an Italian fashion designer known for creating the iconic Fendi Baguette handbag.

• Yuan Xinyue

  Yuan Xinyue is a Chinese volleyball player who has represented her country in international competitions.

• Jahaad Proctor

  Jahaad Proctor is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.

• Ketura Orji

  Ketura Orji is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the triple jump.

• Nia Lovelis

  Nia lovelis is a drummer known for being a member of the all-female rock band hey violet.

• Océane Dodin

  Océane Dodin is a French professional tennis player.

• Jovahn Fair

  Jovahn Fair is an American football offensive lineman who played college football at Temple University.

• Destiny Watford

  Destiny Watford is an environmental activist who successfully campaigned against a trash incinerator in her community.

• Esma Voloder

  Esma Voloder is an Australian businesswoman and the founder of a successful startup.

• Girl

  Young activist known for her advocacy work on climate change.

• Denali Brehmer

  Denali Brehmer is a talented runner known for her speed and endurance.

• Gonzalo Montiel

  Argentinian footballer.

• Keegan Hipgrave

  Australian rugby league player.

• Víctor Arboleda
• Chidozie Awaziem
• Kazune Kubota
• Adrián Ugarriza
• Kouadio-Yves Dabila

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1997?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1997?

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Famous people died on January 01, 1997:

• Cleaster Cotton

  Renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.

• Adelma Grenier Simmons

  Pioneer in the herbal industry and author of several books on herbs.

• Ludella

  Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

• Otie McKinney

  Legendary basketball player known for his skills on the court.

• Adelma Simmons

  Renowned herbalist and founder of Caprilands Herb Farm.

• Oiva Manninen

  Finnish author known for his novels and short stories.

• Edon Mekuli

  Edon Mekuli was a prominent Albanian poet and literary critic.

• Alija Isaković

  Alija Isaković was a Bosnian writer and journalist.

• Kennede Mylne

  British author known for his works in the mystery genre.

• Rasool Yagoubzadeh

  Azerbaijani poet known for his contributions to Azerbaijani literature.

• Townes Van Zandt

  American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1944).

• Rene Janssen

  A Dutch painter known for his abstract expressionist style.

• Aurelia Fleming

  Aurelia Fleming was a renowned biologist who made significant contributions to the field of marine biology.

• Ardis Krainik

  Former general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

• Edythe Wistrand

  Pioneering biologist known for her research on plant genetics.

• Ivan Graziani

  Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1997).

• John Burgess

  A scottish bagpipe player, who was also known as "the king of the highland pipes".

• Hagood Hardy

  American/canadian jazz composer, musician, and politician.

• Joan Rice

  Actress (payroll.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

January 01, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1997 was 2 Become 1 by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
2. Various Artists - Perfect Day
3. Tori Amos - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
4. Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
5. Aqua - Barbie Girl

January 01, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

January 01, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 1997 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Enrique Iglesias - Trapecista
2. Marco Antonio Solis - Asi Como Te Conoci
3. Los Tigres del Norte - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
4. Michael Salgado - Palomita Blanca
5. Joe Luciano - El Baile De La Botella