Friday May 23, 1997: on this day
May 23, 1997 was the 143rd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 1997, who was born and died on May 23, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. MMMbop by Hanson), movies (e.g. Con Air, directed by Simon West), TV series (e.g. Riding The Tiger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1997?
- May 23, 1997: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1997?
- May 23, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1997?
What day of the week was May 23, 1997?
May 23, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1997:
- King david, closes at new amsterdam theater, new york city
- Mel karmazin replaces peter lund as ceo of cbs tv.
- Mohammad khatami wins the 1997 iranian presidential election and becomes the first iranian reformist president.
- Strom thurmond becomes the longest-serving member in the history of the united states senate (41 years and 10 months).
- A military coup in sierra leone replaces president ahmad tejan kabbah with major johnny paul koromah.
May 23, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Utah Jazz - Houston Rockets : 100 - 118
Serie A - Italian Football
- Atalanta - Juventus : 1 - 1
May 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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May 23, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1997 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 07:39 am.
The previous full moon was on May 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1997.
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Who was born on May 23, 1997?
Famous people born on May 23, 1997:
- Jansen Harkins
Professional ice hockey player for the Winnipeg Jets.
- Gustaf Nilsson
Swedish footballer.
- Sam Timmins
New zealand basketball player.
- Joe Gomez
English footballer.
- Pedro Chirivella
Spanish footballer.
- Coy Craft
American footballer.
- Miko Fogarty
Dancer.
- Matěj Pulkrab
- Leonardo Rocha
- Alina Reh
- Cassandre Beaugrand
- Johannes Dale
- Daichi Hayashi
- Max Kilman
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
- Douglas Fairbanks
American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
- Joan Collins
British actress and beautiful teen model.
- Drew Carey
American comedian, actor, and writer.
- Rosemary Clooney
American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
- Artie Shaw
American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
- Tom Tykwer
German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Deborah Adair
Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
- Betty Garrett
American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
- Barbara Barrie
American actor and author.
May 23, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 11 months old,
or 323 months
or 1404 weeks and 4 days old,
or 9832 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1997?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 1997.
May 23, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1997:
- Dorothy Gulliver
- Oswaldo Calero
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
- Roger Moore
British actor.
- Sterling Hayden
American actor and author.
- Anne Meara
American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
- Patrick Cargill
Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
- George Jessel
American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
- Moms Mabley
American comedian and actor (b. 1894).
- Dorothy Hyson
Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- Nydia Westman
Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1997:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1997:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1997:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1997 was MMMbop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
May 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Cardigans - Lovefool
- Olive - You're Not Alone
- R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody
- Gary Barlow - Love Won't Wait
May 23, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1997 was G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. by Changing Faces, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
May 23, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Solo En Ti
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Secuestro De Amor
- Los Tigres del Norte - Unidos Para Siempre
- Los Temerarios - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
- Juan Gabriel / Rocio Durcal - El Destino
May 23, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 23, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:
May 23, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 23, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 23, 1997?
On May 23, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1997?
On May 23, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1997?
On May 23, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.