Thursday October 02, 1997: on this day

October 02, 1997 was the 275th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 02, 1997, who was born and died on October 02, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. 4 Seasons Of Loneliness by Boyz II Men), movies (e.g. The Devil's Advocate, directed by Taylor Hackford), TV series (e.g. Vampire Princess Miyu) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 02, 1997?


October 02, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1997 can also be written as 10/2/1997 in the US and as 2/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 02, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1997:

  • One million men gather for promise keepers' ampquotstand in the gapampquot event in washington, dc.
  • Loomis fargo bank robbery: the second largest cash robbery in u.s. history ($17.3 million, mostly in small bills) occurs at the charlotte, north carolina office of wells fargo. an fbi investigation eventually results in 24 convictions and the recovery of approximately 95% of the stolen cash.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 2nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:36 am and setting at 07:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1997.

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Who was born on October 02, 1997?


Famous people born on October 02, 1997:

  • Hana Sugisaki
    Hana Sugisaki

    Japanese actress.

  • Tammy Abraham

    English professional footballer who plays as a striker for AS Roma and the England national team.

  • Joseph Baena

    American child of noted parent, his father is arnold schwarzenegger and his mother is mildred baena, who was housekeeper to the...

  • Nicolás Delgadillo
  • Simone Grosso
  • Stefano Guerrato
  • Ross Haslam
  • Sofian Kiyine
  • Alina Freund
  • Patsapong Amsam-ang
  • Dardan
  • Tom Blaser

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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


You are 26 years 6 months old,

or 318 months and 24 days old,

or 1386 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9703 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1997?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 02, 1997:

  • Esa Seeste
  • Thales Pan Chacon

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

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

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


Holidays on October 02, 1997:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1997:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1997 was 4 Seasons Of Loneliness by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  2. - Honey youtube
  3. - You Make Me Wanna..
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1997 was Men In Black by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Men In Black
  2. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - The Drugs Don't Work
  5. - I'll Be Missing You

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  3. - Honey youtube
  4. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  5. - Everything

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 1997 was Te Sigo Amando by Juan Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Sigo Amando
  2. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  3. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  4. - Si Tu Supieras
  5. - Por Debajo De La Mesa

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

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

The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones

Country: United States of America

I Know What You Did Last Summer

I Know What You Did Last Summer

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jim Gillespie

Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Anne Heche, Ryan Phillippe

Country: United States of America

The Swindle

The Swindle

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Michel Serrault, François Cluzet, Jean-François Balmer

Best Men

Best Men

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Tamra Davis

Starring: Dean Cain, Andy Dick, Sean Patrick Flanery, Mitchell Whitfield

Playing God

Playing God

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Andy Wilson

Starring: David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina Jolie, Michael Massee

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

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National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

Babyhood by Paul Reiser

Babyhood

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Trade paperback is now available for the classic New York Times bestseller by actor/comedian Paul Reiser. The book, which the San Francisco Chronicle describes as "an out-loud laughter on every page", is now available.

The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon

The Best Laid Plans

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He wanted power. Oliver Russell will rise to the highest office in power, that of President of the United States. She was determined to get revenge. Leslie Stewart, his fiancee and a woman who was dedicated to one purpose-the downfall …

Plum Island by Nelson DeMille

Plum Island

By:

CELEBRATING 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH AN AUTHOR'S NEW FOREWORD

The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

The God Of Small Things

By:

Arundhati's debut novel has been compared favorably with Dickens and Faulkner. It is a modern classic that has been loved and read by millions.

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

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

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Platform: DOS and Windows 95

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Chopper Attack

Chopper Attack

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

Flight Unlimited II

Flight Unlimited II

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

A2 Racer

A2 Racer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Davilex Games

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1997?

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

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

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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 October 1997?

October 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1997 calendar looked like.

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