Friday May 02, 1997: on this day

May 02, 1997 was the 122nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 02, 1997 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1997, who was born and died on May 02, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. L.A. Confidential, directed by Curtis Hanson), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1997?


May 02, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1997 can also be written as 5/2/1997 in the US and as 2/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1997:

  • Police arrest transsexual hooker atisone seiuli with eddie murphy
  • Republic of texas security chief robert scheidt surrenders.
  • Mercury mail announces its one millionth internet subscriber.
  • Donald trump and marla maples announce they are separating.
  • The labour party of the united kingdom returns to power for the first time in 18 years, with tony blair becoming prime minister, in a landslide majority in the 1997 general election.

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May 02, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Detroit Pistons : 94 - 82
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers : 95 - 91

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 1 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Bochum : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Mannheim : 2 - 2
  • Mainz - Meppen : 3 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Waalwijk - Utrecht : 1 - 0
zodiac

May 02, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 02, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:23 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1997.

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Who was born on May 02, 1997?


Famous people born on May 02, 1997:

  • Merin Patel

    Merin Patel is a professional gymnast who has won medals in national and international competitions.

  • Morissa Patel

    Morissa Patel is a former competitive gymnast who specialized in artistic gymnastics.

  • Perla Haney-jardine

    Movie actress.

  • BamBam

    Pop singer.

  • BamBam (singer)
  • Aaron Verwilst
  • Martin Vlach
  • Andre James
  • Harris J
  • Nicole Koller
  • Marc Polmans
  • Pape Mamadou Sy
  • Bambam

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 2nd

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May 02, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 17 days old,

or 1407 weeks

or 9849 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1997.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1997?

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 02, 1997.

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May 02, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1997:

  • Lurie Lee

    Famous British poet and novelist.

  • John Eccles

    Australian-swiss neurophysiologist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1997).

  • Albus Dumbledore

    Renowned wizard and Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

  • Paulo Freire

    Brazilian philosopher and academic (b. 1921).

  • Fran Fullenwider
  • John Carew Eccles
  • Heinz Ellenberg
  • Falcone Lucifero

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Lionardo da Vinci

    One of the most diversely talented individuals in history, renowned for his paintings, scientific discoveries, and innovative inventions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1997:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1997:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1997:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 02, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  3. - You Were Meant For Me
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - I Want You

May 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 02, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly
  2. - Bellissima
  3. - Don't Speak
  4. - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
  5. - Block Rockin' Beats

May 02, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 02, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - Cupid
  3. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  4. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  5. - My Baby Daddy

May 02, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 02, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo En Ti
  2. - Mi Sangre Prisionera
  3. - Secuestro De Amor
  4. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  5. - O Soy O Fui

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May 02, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

The Ice Storm

The Ice Storm

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny

Country: United States of America

Happy Together

Happy Together

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kar-Wai Wong

Starring: Leslie Cheung, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Chen Chang, Gregory Dayton

Taste of Cherry

Taste of Cherry

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami

Starring: Homayoun Ershadi, Abdolrahman Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari, Safar Ali Moradi

May 02, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1997 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Release year: 1997

Shapes of the Invisible

Shapes of the Invisible

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

May 02, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Kiss by Kathryn Harrison

The Kiss

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Kathryn Harrison's groundbreaking memoir is acclaimed. It transforms into an art work the most dark passage in a young woman’s life: an obsessional love affair between fathers and daughters.

The Night Crew by John Sandford

The Night Crew

By:

John Sandford, best-selling author, takes all the action and suspense from his Prey novels and travels west to L.A.

Out To Canaan by Jan Karon

Out To Canaan

By:

The beloved fourth novel in the Mitford series by the best-selling author of Somebody Safe with Someone Good and At Home in Mitford. Millions of readers have returned to Mitford, the small town with the charming name.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Naked by David Sedaris

Naked

By:

David Sedaris's bizarre, strange, elegiac and outrageous world is your welcome. Naked is Sedaris's attempt to turn the mania of memoir on its head, mining the rich terrain of his life and his experiences.

May 02, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

7th Legion

7th Legion

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: MicroProse

Beast Wars: Transformers

Beast Wars: Transformers

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Sony PlayStation

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Hasbro Interactive Takara

Dōsei

Dōsei

Platform: Windows

Genre: Eroge, Social simulation game

Publisher: Nexton

The Feeble Files

The Feeble Files

Platform: Amiga WarpOS Mac PC (Windows)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Adventure Soft, Bomico, Idigicon, Infogrames

Excalibur 2555 AD

Excalibur 2555 AD

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sir-Tech

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1997?

On May 02, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1997?

On May 02, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1997?

On May 02, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

Find out more about May 2nd

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What happened in 1997?

1997 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Columbus OH on WBZX 99.7 FM
  • Bryant Gumbel co-hosted his final Today show on NBC-TV
  • Juan Darien-Carnival Mass closes at Vivian Beaumont, New York City

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What was the calendar for May 1997?

May 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1997 calendar looked like.

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