Thursday August 28, 1997: on this day

August 28, 1997 was the 240th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1997, who was born and died on August 28, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. Boogie Nights, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Noah'S Ark) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1997?


August 28, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1997 can also be written as 8/28/1997 in the US and as 28/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 28, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1997:

  • Belgian amusement park riders were stuck upside down for 90 minutes

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August 28, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 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 August 28th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 05:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1997.

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Who was born on August 28, 1997?


Famous people born on August 28, 1997:

  • Tanai Davis

    Professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Rilley Opelka

    Tennis player with a powerful serve.

  • Saaya Yamada

    Japanese artistic gymnast who has won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Andrew Bazzi

    Andrew bazzi is a singer-songwriter and former vine star known for his hit single 'mine'.

  • Johnnie Guilbert

    Youtube star.

  • Emilia McCarthy

    Tv actress.

  • Deborah Levi
  • Marcel Ponitka
  • Facundo Rizzi
  • Gerson Torres Barrantes
  • Mykal Walker
  • Wendel
  • Abdel Medioub
  • Sara Quadrelli
  • Darren Muselet
  • Jacopo Olmo Antinori
  • Keidi Bare
  • Bazzi

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 1 day old,

or 1387 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9710 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1997?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 1997.

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August 28, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1997:

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Sergio Rampini
  • Francesco Gavioli
  • Dionigi Besozzi
  • Werner Abrolat

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Kaisei

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1997:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1997 was Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  2. - I'll Be Missing You
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - 2 Become 1

August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - You Make Me Wanna...
  3. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  4. - Not Tonight
  5. - Up Jumps Da Boogie

August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  4. - Jefe De Jefes
  5. - Vivir Sin Ellas

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August 28, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Luis Guzmán

Country: United States of America

Gattaca

Gattaca

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal

Country: United States of America

Cube

Cube

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Vincenzo Natali

Starring: Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller

Country: United States of America

Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kasi Lemmons

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield

Kiss the Girls

Kiss the Girls

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur

August 28, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

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

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

The New Batman Adventures

The New Batman Adventures

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Country: United States of America

Between Brothers

Between Brothers

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Kadeem Hardison, Dondre Whitfield, Kelly Perine, Rachael Crawford

Country: United States of America

August 28, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons

Up Island

By:

Molly Bell Redwine learned early on that family is everything from her domineering, charismatic mother. Molly was not warned by anyone that family can be unpredictable.

The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

By:

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

The Bible Code by Michael Drosnin

The Bible Code

By:

I flew to Israel on September 1, 1994 and met with Chaim Guri, a friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rasin. I wrote him a letter, which he promptly gave to the Prime Minster.

Apaches by Lorenzo Carcaterra

Apaches

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These names are Boomer. Dead-Eye. Pins. Geronimo. Reverend Jim. Mrs. Columbo. They were outstanding cops. They were the best cops. They are no longer cops. They are no longer cops.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

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.

August 28, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavy Gear

Heavy Gear

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter Vehicle simulation game

Publisher: Activision

BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako

BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

Grant, Lee, Sherman: Civil War Generals 2

Grant, Lee, Sherman: Civil War Generals 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Racing game Sim racing[4]

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on August 28, 1997?

On August 28, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1997?

On August 28, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1997?

On August 28, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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