Thursday October 23, 1997: on this day

October 23, 1997 was the 296th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 23, 1997, who was born and died on October 23, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven), TV series (e.g. Sleepwalkers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 1997?


October 23, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 296th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1997 can also be written as 10/23/1997 in the US and as 23/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 23, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1997:

  • Triumph of love, opens at royale theater, new york city
  • At 6:11 am san francisco experiences a black out
  • Dow jones drops 186.88 pts

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October 23, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Doncaster - Swansea : 0 - 3
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October 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 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 23rd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:53 pm and setting at 02:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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Who was born on October 23, 1997?


Famous people born on October 23, 1997:

  • Élie Okobo

    French basketball player.

  • Jaydn Su'A

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Nick Bosa

    American football player.

  • Daphne Blunt

    American singer and actress.

  • Jordan Hanna

    Musical.

  • Zach Callison

    Voice actor.

  • Benji Michel
  • Konsta Mäenpää
  • Isalys Quiñones
  • Marija Salmina
  • Matteo Zucchetti
  • Dáriusz Vitek
  • Apache 207
  • Adrián Cuadra
  • Philippe Gagné
  • Simone Iannattoni
  • Ezri Konsa
  • Simon Birgander

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 23rd

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October 23, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 6 months old,

or 318 months and 3 days old,

or 1383 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9682 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 23, 1997?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 23, 1997.

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October 23, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1997:

  • Luther Simjian

    Inventor of the first ATM machine and a pioneer in the field of self-service banking.

  • Bert Haanstra

    Dutch director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997).

  • Alfredo Ramos dos Santos
  • Pinchas Lapide
  • Claire Falkenstein

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1997:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  2. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  3. - You Make Me Wanna..
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness

October 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

October 23, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - What About Us

October 23, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  3. - El Reloj
  4. - Te Sigo Amando
  5. - La Venia Bendita

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October 23, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Verhoeven

Starring: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey

Country: United States of America

Alien: Resurrection

Alien: Resurrection

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman

Country: United States of America

Cure

Cure

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Starring: Masato Hagiwara, Kôji Yakusho, Tsuyoshi Ujiki, Anna Nakagawa

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

Titanic

Titanic

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

The Journey of Allen Strange

The Journey of Allen Strange

Release year: 1997

Country: United States of America

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Royals by Kitty Kelley

The Royals

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Kitty Kelly's exposés on Oprah Winfrey and Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Onassis made her the most successful biographer in the world.

The Royals by Kitty Kelle

The Royals

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The British Royal Family: Updated.

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

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Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.

Flood Tide by Clive Cussler

Flood Tide

By:

AN UNDERWATER GRAVEYARD in THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST...A MYSTERIOUS SEAPORT INSIDE THE LOUISIANA BAYOUS...A DIABOLICAL PLAT TO DESTROY AMERICA DIRK PITTA(r), a NUMA agent, rescues a beautiful, undercover agent from an arduous underwater operation at Orion Lake just north of Seattle. …

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

October 23, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DoDonPachi

DoDonPachi

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, EZweb, i-mode, PlayStation Network

Genre: Manic shooter

Publisher: JP Cave; INT Atlus

Castlevania Legends

Castlevania Legends

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Konami

X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse

X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse

Platform: PC (MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Macintosh)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: WizardWorks Software

Enemy Nations

Enemy Nations

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Head Games Publishing

Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions

Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: The Lightspan Partnership, Inc.

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Who was the US President on October 23, 1997?

On October 23, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1997?

On October 23, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1997?

On October 23, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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.

Thursday October 23, 1997