Sunday May 11, 1997: on this day

May 11, 1997 was the 131st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 11, 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 11, 1997, who was born and died on May 11, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. The Lost World: Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg), TV series (e.g. Knights Of Ramune) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 11, 1997?


May 11, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 131st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1997 can also be written as 5/11/1997 in the US and as 11/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

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May 11, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1997:

  • Play on! closes at brooks atkinson theater nyc after 61 performances
  • Paine webber senior golf invitational
  • Sara lee lpga classic
  • Terry-jo myers wins lpga sara lee classic.
  • New york mets' players c everett and butch huskey are 9th to hit consecutive pinch home runs.
  • Scott mccarron wins bellsouth golf classic.
  • Deep blue, a chess-playing supercomputer, defeats garry kasparov in the last game of the rematch, becoming the first computer to beat a world-champion chess player in a classic match format.

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May 11, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Atlanta Hawks : 89 - 80
  • Houston Rockets - Seattle SuperSonics : 110 - 106
  • Miami Heat - New York Knicks : 73 - 77

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Cagliari : 3 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Udinese : 2 - 3
  • Lazio - Perugia : 4 - 1
  • Milan - Reggiana : 3 - 1
  • Napoli - Roma : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Lokeren : 2 - 0
  • Club Brugge - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Leverkusen - Hamburg : 5 - 0
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May 11, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th 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 11, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 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 11th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 11, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:54 am and setting at 12:24 am.

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 11, 1997?


Famous people born on May 11, 1997:

  • Coi Leray

    American singer known for her hit songs.

  • Lana Condor

    American actress.

  • Morgan Baker
  • Juan Moreno Fernández

Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:

  • Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.

  • Richard Feynman
    Richard Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...

  • Jeffrey Donovan
    Jeffrey Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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May 11, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 10 months old,

or 322 months and 17 days old,

or 1402 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9818 days old,

if you were born on May 11, 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 11, 1997?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 11, 1997.

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May 11, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 11, 1997:

  • Brenda Carlin

    George carlin's wife, tv producer, has died at the age of 57.

  • Ernie Fields

What famous deaths happened on May 11th?

Famous deaths on May 11th:

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies at 80.

  • Alver Aalto

    Famous architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe

    Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.

  • Oiva Aalto

    Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.

  • Ceferino Namuncurá

    Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.

  • Milcah Mitchell

    Renowned botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

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May 11, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 11, 1997:

  • Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
  • Blessed John Rochester
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
  • Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).

Saints celebrated on May 11, 1997:

  • Saint Francis of Girolamo
  • Saint Estella
  • Saint Odilo of Cluny
  • Saint Majolus of Cluny
  • Saint James Walworth
  • Saint Bertilla
  • Saint Gengou Gangulphus
  • Saint Gauthier of Esterp
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May 11, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 11, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 11, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 11, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lovefool
  2. - You're Not Alone
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - You Might Need Somebody
  5. - Love Won't Wait

May 11, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 11, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
  3. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  4. - Cupid
  5. - My Baby Daddy

May 11, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 11, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 11, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 11, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. 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 11, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 11, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Vince Vaughn

Country: United States of America

Annamayya

Annamayya

Release year: 1997

Directed by: K. Raghavendra Rao

Starring: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Suman, Bhanupriya, Mohan Babu

Address Unknown

Address Unknown

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Starring: Kyle Howard, Johna Stewart-Bowden, Patrick Renna, Corbin Allred

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

Champions

Champions

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Gathings Bunche

Starring: Louis Mandylor, Danny Trejo, Ken Shamrock, Lee Reherman

May 11, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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:

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

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

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

May 11, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 11, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Locked In The Cabinet by Robert B. Reich

Locked In The Cabinet

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Locked In the Cabinet gives a unique view of how things work and sometimes don't at the highest levels. It is also a personal account of the man who wrote it.

Planet Of Twilight by Barbara Hambly

Planet Of Twilight

By:

Barbara Hambly, bestselling author in the New York Times, returns to Star Wars(r), to tell a stunning tale about a mysterious world where battles between the New Republic (r) and the

The Gospel According To The Son by Norman Mailer

The Gospel According To The Son

By:

Norman Mailer combined fact and fiction to create unforgettable portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Gary Gilmore and Lee Harvey Oswald.

The Ranch  by Danielle Steel

The Ranch

By:

Danielle Steel's 39th bestseller tells the story of three former roommates at college who meet up after twenty years and spend one summer at The Ranch.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

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Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.

May 11, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 11, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Broken Helix

Broken Helix

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Konami

Dungeon Keeper

Dungeon Keeper

Platform: DOS, Windows 95

Genre: Real-time strategy, god game, dungeon management game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: SegaSoft

Flesh Feast

Flesh Feast

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: SegaSoft

Final Fantasy Tactics

Final Fantasy Tactics

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: JP Square; NA Sony Computer Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on May 11, 1997?

On May 11, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1997?

On May 11, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 11, 1997?

On May 11, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 11th?

May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
  • 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.

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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.

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