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August 30, 1997 was the 242nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1997, who was born and died on August 30, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1997?
- August 30, 1997: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1997?
- August 30, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1997?
What day of the week was August 30, 1997?
August 30, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1997 can also be written as 8/30/1997 in the US and as 30/8/1997 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1997:
- 1st wnba championshion: houston comets beat the new york liberty
- Greg rudaski is 1st to serve (2) 141 mph serves in a match
August 30, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Genk : 0 - 2
- Charleroi - Gent : 1 - 1
- Lokeren - Mouscron : 2 - 1
- Lommel - Molenbeek : 3 - 1
- St Truiden - Antwerp : 1 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- FC Koln - Wolfsburg : 5 - 3
- Hansa Rostock - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3
- Schalke 04 - M'gladbach : 2 - 0
- Stuttgart - Dortmund : 0 - 0
- Werder Bremen - Leverkusen : 2 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Gutersloh - Leipzig : 1 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Real Madrid - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
August 30, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1997 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 06:46 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 30, 1997?
Famous people born on August 30, 1997:
- Rayhaan Thomas
Jamaican sprinter specializing in the 200 meters, known for his speed and agility.
- Friday Aiyegbusi
Polish professional American football player.
- Dana Gaier
Voice actor.
- Tobias Lauritsen
- Omar Moussa
- McCartney Naweseb
- Alfa Semedo
- Hannibal Gaskin
- Courtney Hoffos
- DaQuan Jeffries
- Nathaniel Gleed
- Dael Fry
- Kasper Nissen
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 7 months old,
or 319 months and 19 days old,
or 1389 weeks and 5 days old,
or 9728 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1997?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 30, 1997.
August 30, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1997:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
- Ernest Wilimowski
- Veselin Đuranović
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
- Seaver Burton
Renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling.
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August 30, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1997:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1997:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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:
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
- Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
- The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
August 30, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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:
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- Will Smith - Men In Black
- Gala - Freed From Desire
- Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
- Boyzone - Picture Of You
August 30, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 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 30, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 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:
- Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
- Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
- Magoo And Timbaland - Up Jumps Da Boogie
August 30, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 30, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 30, 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:
- Enrique Iglesias - Miente
- Luis Miguel - Por Debajo De La Mesa
- Jordi - Desesperadamente Enamorado
- Los Tigres del Norte - Jefe De Jefes
- Intocable - Vivir Sin Ellas
August 30, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Andrew Niccol
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield
Kiss the Girls
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Gary Fleder
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur
August 30, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
Tiger Bay
Release year: 1997
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Happy Camp
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Josh Anthony
The New Batman Adventures
Release year: 1997
Written by: Bob Kane
Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Country: United States of America
Between Brothers
Release year: 1997
Written by: Barry O'Brien, Cheryl Alu
Starring: Kadeem Hardison, Dondre Whitfield, Kelly Perine, Rachael Crawford
Country: United States of America
August 30, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The God Of Small Things
By: Arundhati Roy
Arundhati's debut novel has been compared favorably with Dickens and Faulkner. It is a modern classic that has been loved and read by millions.
The Partner
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROAs a young, popular partner in a thriving Mississippi legal firm, he was well-liked and well-paid. Patrick Lanigan then stole ninety million from his own law firm and fled for his life.
Cause of Death
By: Patricia Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta dives into the murky depths a ship graveyard in search of Ted Eddings's remains, an investigative reporter. Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and Pete Marino (police captain) will be following the scents and violence of death and violence …
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …
August 30, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka
Gloom 3
DarkEden
Ballblazer Champions
Ghost in the Shell
Who was the US President on August 30, 1997?
On August 30, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1997?
On August 30, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1997?
On August 30, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
