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December 24, 1997 was the 358th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1997, who was born and died on December 24, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Finding North, directed by Tanya Wexler), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 24, 1997?
- December 24, 1997: What happened on that day?
- December 24, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 24, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 24, 1997?
- December 24, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 24, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- December 24, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 24, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- December 24, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 24, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 24, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 24, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 24, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on December 24, 1997?
What day of the week was December 24, 1997?
December 24, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 24, 1997 can also be written as 12/24/1997 in the US and as 24/12/1997 in UK and Europe.
December 24, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 24, 1997:
- The sid el-antri massacre (or sidi lamri) in algeria kills 50-100 people.
- 50–100 villagers are killed in the sid el-antri massacre in algeria.
- The sid el-antri massacre in algeria kills between 50 and 100 people.
December 24, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 24, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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December 24, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 24, 1997 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 01:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.
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Who was born on December 24, 1997?
Famous people born on December 24, 1997:
- Neera Chopra
Indian javelin thrower who won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Marina Chan
Singaporean swimmer.
- Ivana Dojkić
- Dávid Zimonyi
- Jamorko Pickett
- Emmanuel Sabbi
- Kevin Schumacher
- Stefan
- Francesca Franchi
- Tom Glover
- Kyo Kagen
- Jean-Noël Amonome
- Roman Minaev
Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:
![Ricky Martin]()
Ricky MartinPuerto-rican singer.
![Ava Gardner]()
Ava GardnerAmerican actress.
![Stephenie Meyer]()
Stephenie MeyerYoung adult author.
![Mark Valley]()
Mark ValleyAmerican actor.
![Lee Daniels]()
Lee DanielsDirector.
![Diedrich Bader]()
Diedrich BaderAmerican actor.
![Satomi Ishihara]()
Satomi IshiharaJapanese actress.
![Lynn Chen]()
Lynn ChenLynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.
![Clarence Gilyard]()
Clarence GilyardClarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
![Ruth Chatterton]()
Ruth ChattertonAmerican actress, writer, and pilot.
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December 24, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 4 months old,
or 316 months
or 1374 weeks
or 9618 days old,
if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1997?
There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 1997.
December 24, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 24, 1997:
- Toshiro Mifune
Chinese-japanese actor and producer (b. 1920).
- Pierre Péladeau
Canadian businessman, founded quebecor (d. 1997).
- James Komack
American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 1997).
- Alan Fluck
Musician and educator, who dies at the age of 69.
- Anthea Joseph
Music producer dies at the age of 57.
- Mario Ferrari Aggradi
- Victor Feller
- Jacques Fabbri
- Jacques Fabbri (Jacques Claude Fabbricotti
- Toshiro Mifune (三船 敏郎)
What famous deaths happened on December 24th?
Famous deaths on December 24th:
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Harold Pinter]()
Harold PinterBritish playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
![Peter Lawford]()
Peter LawfordBritish-american star with 57 films and several tv series.
![Norma Talmadge]()
Norma TalmadgeAmerican actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.
![Charles Durning]()
Charles DurningAmerican singer and actor (d. 2012).
![Liz Smith]()
Liz SmithAmerican journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.
![Ian Hendry]()
Ian HendryActor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.
- Elener Adams
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
- Sharbel
Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.
- Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
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December 24, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 24, 1997:
- December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
- It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
- In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
- The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
December 24, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 24, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 24, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- Janet - Together Again
December 24, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
- Aqua - Barbie Girl
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Boyzone - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star
December 24, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1997 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 24, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- LSG - My Body
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Next - Butta Love
December 24, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 1997 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.
December 24, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 24, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Marc Anthony - Y Hubo Alguien
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Vicente Fernandez - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
- Ana Gabriel - A Pesar De Todos
December 24, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 24, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Finding North
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Tanya Wexler
Starring: Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Jonathan Walker, Anne Bobby
Un grand cri d'amour
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Josiane Balasko
Starring: Josiane Balasko, Richard Berry, Daniel Prévost, Daniel Ceccaldi
Firestorm
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Dean Semler
Starring: Howie Long, Scott Glenn, William Forsythe, Suzy Amis
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
The Education of Little Tree
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Richard Friedenberg
Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem
December 24, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:
Robot Wars
Release year: 1997
Directed by: William L. Stewart
Stella Street
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Peter Richardson
Bed & Breakfast
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Marcio Garcia
Sleepwalkers
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mick Garris
Vampire Princess Miyu
Release year: 1997
December 24, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 24, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Ghost
By: Danielle Steel
Charles Waterston has a loving wife and a thrilling career in London. His life seems perfect. He doesn't know what he will do when his 10 year marriage ends or if he is forced to move to New York.
Memoirs of a Geisha
By: Arthur Golden
This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.
Citizen Soldiers
By: Stephen E. Ambrose
Stephen E. Ambrose is the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, and D-Day. This inspiring story tells the inspiring story of ordinary men in the U.S. Army in northwest Europe, from the day after D-Day to the end of World …
The Millionaire Next Door
By: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.
Violin
By: Anne Rice
Anne Rice's new novel, Interview with the Vampire, moves in the grand style of Interview with the Vampire. It takes place from nineteenth-century Vienna, to a St. Charles Greek Revival mansion near New Orleans, to the dazzling capitals around the …
December 24, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 24, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Diablo: Hellfire
Gloom 3
Flight Unlimited II
Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi
Donkey Kong Land III
Who was the US President on December 24, 1997?
On December 24, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1997?
On December 24, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 24, 1997?
On December 24, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 24th?
December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:
- 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
- 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.
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 December 1997?
December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
