Friday October 17, 1997: on this day
About October 17th, 1997, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1997 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Smita Patil, Felicity Jones
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John
- #1 UK song: Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John
- Popular movie: Titanic directed by James Cameron
More about October 17th, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on October 17th, 1997.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1997?
- October 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1997?
- October 17, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1997?
What day of the week was October 17, 1997?
October 17, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1997 can also be written as 10/17/1997 in the US and as 17/10/1997 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 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 October 17th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1997 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 October 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:38 pm and setting at 09:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.
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Who was born on October 17, 1997?
Famous people born on October 17, 1997:
- Robert Williams III
American basketball player.
- Francesca Meropini
- Lydia Paterson
- Agustín Rogel
- Václav Černý
- Enis Bunjaki
- Hans Peter Hannighofer
- George Huhmann
- Chloé Jouannet
- Mauricio Pineda
- Shi Yiting
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 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 October 17, 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 October 17, 1997?
There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 1997.
October 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1997:
- Larry Jennings
American magician and author (d. 1997).
- Paul Edwin Zimmer
At 54, a sci-fi writer dies from a heart attack.
- Candelo Cabezas
- Giorgio Pisanò
- Samuele Donatoni
- Montecristo
- Patricio Phillips Peñafiel
- Marcel Chassard
- Antonio Ruiz-Pipó
- Manuel Va
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th
October 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1997:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
- Dario G - Sunchyme
- Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
- Backstreet Boys - As Long As You Love Me
- Sash! featuring La Trec - Stay
October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
- Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
- Brian McKnight Featuring Mase - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
- Total - What About Us
October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Cristian - Lo Mejor De Mi
- Luis Miguel - El Reloj
- Juan Gabriel - Te Sigo Amando
- Jordi - Desesperadamente Enamorado
October 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Titanic
Release year: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates
Country: United States of America
Dil To Pagal Hai
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar
Switchback
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jeb Stuart
Starring: Danny Glover, Dennis Quaid, Claudia Stedelin, Ian Nelson
The Woodlanders
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Phil Agland
Starring: Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell, Cal MacAninch, Tony Haygarth
Red Corner
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jon Avnet
Starring: Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford, Byron Mann
October 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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:
Sleepwalkers
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mick Garris
Vampire Princess Miyu
Release year: 1997
Noah's Ark
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
Science Court
Release year: 1997
Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert
Country: United States of America
October 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 Man Who Listens To Horses
By: Monty Roberts
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.
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
Underworld
By: Don DeLillo
A finalist for the National Book Award, Don DeLillo's most powerful and riveting novel--"a great American novel, a masterpiece, a thrilling page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle)--Underworld is about the second half of
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.
October 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
G-Nome
Beach Festival World Championship 1997
Big Thinkers!
Grandia
Ghost in the Shell
Who was the US President on October 17, 1997?
On October 17, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1997?
On October 17, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1997?
On October 17, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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 October 1997?
October 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
