Thursday January 23, 1997: on this day

About January 23rd, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mir Aimal Kasi receives the death sentence for a 1993 assault rifle attack outside US Central Intelligence Agency headquarters that killed two and wounded three others.
  • Day of the week: January 23rd, 1997 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Tito Ortiz, Jeanne Moreau
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton
  • #1 UK song: Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos
  • Popular movie: Absolute Power directed by Clint Eastwood

More about January 23rd, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on January 23rd, 1997.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1997?


January 23, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1997 can also be written as 1/23/1997 in the US and as 23/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

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January 23, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1997:

  • Mir aimal kasi receives the death sentence for a 1993 assault rifle attack outside us central intelligence agency headquarters that killed two and wounded three others.
  • Madeleine albright becomes the first woman to serve as united states secretary of state.
  • Antonis daglis, a 23-year-old greek truck driver is sentenced to thirteen consecutive life sentences, plus 25 years for the serial slayings of three women and the attempted murder of six others.
  • Mir aimal kasi is sentenced to death for a 1993 assault rifle attack outside cia headquarters that killed 2 and wounded 3.

January 23, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Cleveland Cavaliers : 87 - 71
  • Detroit Pistons - Golden State Warriors : 94 - 79
  • Miami Heat - Toronto Raptors : 99 - 87
  • Milwaukee Bucks - Orlando Magic : 92 - 96
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Vancouver Grizzlies : 95 - 76

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January 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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


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The moon phase on January 23, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1997.

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Who was born on January 23, 1997?


Famous people born on January 23, 1997:

  • Lexxie Priessman

    Talented gymnast who has achieved success in various competitions.

  • Shaheen Jafargholi

    Pop singer.

  • Brennan Bailey

    Movie actor.

  • Willer Ditta
  • Sophie Hahn
  • Attila Haris
  • Valeryj Hramyka
  • Nozomi Kimura
  • Lacy Lennon
  • Noah Loosli
  • Edyairth Ortega
  • Mihailo Perović
  • Chiara Rebagliati
  • Duncan Campbell
  • Nemanja Tošić
  • Gudaf Tsegay
  • Ever Valencia
  • Karol Świderski
  • Jessie Da Costa

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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How old is someone born on January 23, 1997?


Someone born on January 23, 1997 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 26 days old,

or 1425 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9978 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1997?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 23, 1997:

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Richard Berry

    French stage comedian, film actor, and director, born to a jewish couple (berry was originally from benguigui, richard was inspired by the...

  • Laura "Dinky"

    Patterson, 43 years old, dies while he bungee jumps at the super bowl rehearsal.

  • Roger John Tayler

    Astrophysicist dies at the age of 67.

  • Jeremy Stephen Maas

    Writer/art dealer, dies at age 68.

  • Randy Greenawalt

    Executed by injection at the age of 47.

  • David Waller

    Actor (lady jane perfect friday, hannay) dies at 76.

  • Anatolij Alekseevič Dudorov
  • Lina Cecchini
  • Paul Egli
  • Alois Hudec
  • Bill Zuckert
  • Jeremy Maas

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Franceen Dali

    Franceen Dali was a Spanish surrealist artist known for her dreamlike and visually striking paintings.

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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


Holidays on January 23, 1997:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

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

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - Nobody
  5. - I Believe In You And Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

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

  1. - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
  2. - 2 Become 1
  3. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  4. - Your Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1997 was Don't Let Go (Love) by En Vogue, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

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

  1. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  2. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  3. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  4. - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")
  5. - Cold Rock A Party

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 23, 1997 was Asi Como Te Conoci by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

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

  1. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  2. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  3. - Trapecista
  4. - Piensa En Mi
  5. - El Baile De La Botella

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

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

Absolute Power

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney

Menno's Mind

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jon Kroll

Starring: Billy Campbell, Stephanie Romanov, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Dorn

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

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xin Xin Xiong, Kwok-Pong Chan

Star Maps

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Miguel Arteta

Starring: Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jorden, Martha Velez

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Brass Eye

Release year: 1997

Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Forgotten Toys

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Graham Ralph

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton

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This book won the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award as best first novel. It deals with real-life problems of violence and alienation. The author then creates a beautiful testament to humanity's capacity for compassion, mercy, and love.

I'M Not Really Here by Tim Allen

I'M Not Really Here

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Popular comedian and actor, the popular actor shares his observations about why things are the same. He also shares his bizarre opinions on the meaning of life as well as his personal role.

Drums Of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon

Drums Of Autumn

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BONUS: This issue contains an excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s The Fiery Cross. Continue the amazing saga .... It all began in Scotland at an ancient stone circle. A doorway leads to the past or the grave, and is only accessible …

Slouching Towards Gomorrah by Robert H. Bork

Slouching Towards Gomorrah

By:

Robert H. Bork is the most prominent conservative scholar in America and offers a vision of a culture that is in decline.

Silent Honor by Danielle Steel

Silent Honor

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Danielle Steel's 38th bestseller is a moving portrayal, powerful and touching, of broken families, lives, and a nation torn apart due to prejudice in a shameful episode of American history.

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

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

Evolution: The Game of Intelligent Life

Evolution: The Game of Intelligent Life

Platform: Windows

Genre: Educational Life simulation Real-time strategy

Publisher: NA Interplay Entertainment

ClayFighter 63⅓

ClayFighter 63⅓

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

AeroGauge

AeroGauge

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: ASCII Entertainment

BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako

BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

ABC Sports Indy Racing

ABC Sports Indy Racing

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: ABC Interactive

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1997?

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

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

On January 23, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1997?

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

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of January. 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 January 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 January 1997?

January 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Thursday January 23, 1997