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December 21, 1997 was the 355th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 21, 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 21, 1997, who was born and died on December 21, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. M.D.C. - Maschera di cera, directed by Sergio Stivaletti), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1997?
- December 21, 1997: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1997?
- December 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1997?
What day of the week was December 21, 1997?
December 21, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 355th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1997 can also be written as 12/21/1997 in the US and as 21/12/1997 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1997:
- Lexus senior golf challenge
- Detroit lions' barry sanders is third to run for 2,000 yards in a season.
- Brazil beats australia 6–0 in the confederations cup final.
December 21, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Los Angeles Clippers - Boston Celtics : 77 - 99
- Portland Trail Blazers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 86 - 88
- Utah Jazz - Cleveland Cavaliers : 101 - 106
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Arizona Cardinals : 26 - 29
- Baltimore Ravens - Cincinnati Bengals : 14 - 16
- Chicago Bears - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 15 - 31
- Indianapolis Colts - Minnesota Vikings : 28 - 39
- Jacksonville Jaguars - Oakland Raiders : 20 - 9
Serie A - Italian Football
- Bari - Piacenza : 0 - 0
- Brescia - Roma : 1 - 1
- Fiorentina - Atalanta : 5 - 0
- Juventus - Empoli : 5 - 2
- Lazio - Vicenza : 4 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Aalst - Harelbeke : 3 - 2
- Germinal - Antwerp : 2 - 0
December 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1997 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:12 pm and setting at 12:23 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 21, 1997?
Famous people born on December 21, 1997:
- Josiah Gray
Pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Madelyn Cline
Madelyn Cline is a professional surfer who has achieved great success in the sport.
- Charlie McAvoy
American ice hockey player.
- Pedro Sampaio
- Xavier Sneed
- Jesús Tortosa Cabrera
- Quinnen Williams
- Matea Bošnjak
- Billel Messaoudi
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 3 months old,
or 315 months and 29 days old,
or 1373 weeks and 5 days old,
or 9616 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1997?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 21, 1997.
December 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1997:
- Amie Comeaux
American country music singer (born 1976).
- Michael Lyne
Air-marshal dies at the age of 78.
- Bruce Woodcock
Boxer dies at the age of 76.
- Johnny Coles
- Carla Strauss
- Robert Martel
- Teo Escamilla
- Antunes da Silva
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1997:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LSG - My Body
December 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. 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 21, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- LSG - My Body
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Next - Butta Love
December 21, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 1997 was Y Hubo Alguien by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marc Anthony - Y Hubo Alguien
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Vicente Fernandez - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
- Gisselle - Quiero Estar Contigo
December 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Kundun
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
Joey
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Ian Barry
Starring: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins
Life Is Beautiful
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Roberto Benigni
Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano
Country: United States of America
December 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Perfect Storm
By: Sebastian Junger
This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.
Wobegon Boy
By: Garrison Keillor
John Tollefson is a son from Lake Wobegon and has relocated East to manage a radio station at the college for academically gifted children.
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 …
Into Thin Air
By: Jon Krakauer
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.
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 …
December 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
G-Nome
Grant, Lee, Sherman: Civil War Generals 2
101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor
Flight Unlimited II
Ace Combat 2
Who was the US President on December 21, 1997?
On December 21, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1997?
On December 21, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1997?
On December 21, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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.
