Tuesday December 02, 1997: on this day

About December 2nd, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: MCI Center opens in Washington DC, as Washington Wizards play the Seattle SuperSonics.
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 1997 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John
  • #1 UK song: Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! by Teletubbies
  • Popular movie: Life Is Beautiful directed by Roberto Benigni

More about December 2nd, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 1997.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1997?


December 02, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1997 can also be written as 12/2/1997 in the US and as 2/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

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December 02, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1997:

  • Mci center opens in washington dc, as washington wizards play the seattle supersonics.

December 02, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 02, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Dallas Mavericks : 112 - 79
  • Denver Nuggets - Houston Rockets : 101 - 112
  • New York Knicks - San Antonio Spurs : 84 - 90
  • Orlando Magic - Portland Trail Blazers : 89 - 88
  • Phoenix Suns - Milwaukee Bucks : 90 - 86

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lille - Sochaux : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Ipswich - Middlesbrough : 1 - 1
  • Sheffield United - Stoke : 3 - 2
  • West Brom - Man City : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Plymouth : 0 - 0
  • Bournemouth - York : 0 - 0
  • Bristol City - Burnley : 3 - 1
  • Fulham - Brentford : 1 - 1
  • Grimsby - Wycombe : 0 - 0
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December 02, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd 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 02, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

17%

The moon phase on December 02, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 08:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1997.

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Who was born on December 02, 1997?


Famous people born on December 02, 1997:

  • Kyndahl Hill

    Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • De'Andre Hunter

    American basketball player.

  • Nick Niemann
  • Claire Orcel
  • Ibrahim Sangaré
  • Afra Saraçoğlu
  • Xadas
  • Luis Suárez
  • Kwon Soon-woo
  • Luis Javier Suárez

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 2nd

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December 02, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 5 months old,

or 317 months and 7 days old,

or 1379 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9655 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1997?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 02, 1997.

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December 02, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1997:

  • Michael Hedges

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1953).

  • Shirley Crabtree

    Aka big daddy, professional wrestler (d. 1997).

  • Steve Hamilton
  • Guido Brunner
  • Robert Anderson Hall
  • Silvio Ceccato

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

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December 02, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1997:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1997:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - You Make Me Wanna..
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - My Body

December 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1997 was Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! by Teletubbies, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  2. - Perfect Day
  3. - Barbie Girl
  4. - Together Again
  5. - Never Ever

December 02, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Body
  2. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  3. - You Make Me Wanna...
  4. - Butta Love
  5. - Sock It 2 Me/The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

December 02, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 1997 was Y Hubo Alguien by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y Hubo Alguien
  2. - Si Tu Supieras
  3. - Te Sigo Amando
  4. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  5. - Es Asi

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December 02, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Roberto Benigni

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano

Country: United States of America

Open Your Eyes

Open Your Eyes

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar

Starring: Eduardo Noriega, Penélope Cruz, Chete Lera, Fele Martínez

Country: United States of America

Spice World

Spice World

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Bob Spiers

Starring: Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie C, Geri Horner

Country: United States of America

Mousehunt

Mousehunt

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Nathan Lane, Lee Evans, Vicki Lewis, Maury Chaykin

Deformed Monsters

Deformed Monsters

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Charles Band

Starring: Rhonda Griffin, Justin Lauer, Bill Moynihan, Kristin Norton

December 02, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

December 02, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Violin by Anne Rice

Violin

By:

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 …

Another City, Not My Own by Dominick Dunne

Another City, Not My Own

By:

Gus Bailey is a journalist who has been in high society for a while and knows all the secrets of the very wealthy. He now turns his keen eye to Los Angeles and witnesses the trial of the accused.

The Letter by Richard Paul Evans

The Letter

By:

The Christmas Box Collection's final episode features MaryAnne and David Parkin finding a mysterious letter at Andrea's grave. This eventually brings joy to their relationship, which has been difficult for the past nineteen years.

Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers

By:

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 …

Come The Spring by Julie Garwood

Come The Spring

By:

Julie Garwood won with her amazing For the Roses novel and her #1 New York Times bestseller trio of novels, One Pink Rose One White Rose and One Red Rose.

December 02, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Anastasia: Adventures with Pooka and Bartok

Anastasia: Adventures with Pooka and Bartok

Platform: Mac OS Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Fox Interactive

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Platform: DOS and Windows 95

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Formula 1 97

Formula 1 97

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Psygnosis

Famista 64

Famista 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Namco

Dark Colony

Dark Colony

Platform: Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1997?

On December 02, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1997?

On December 02, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1997?

On December 02, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1997 calendar looked like.

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