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What day of the week was August 20, 1997?


August 20, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1997 can also be written as 8/20/1997 in the US and as 20/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

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August 20, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1997:

  • Shelly moore, 18, of tenn, crowned 15th miss teen usa
  • Souhane massacre in algeria; over 60 people are killed and 15 kidnapped.
  • Algerian civil war: over 60 are killed and 15 are kidnapped in the souhane massacre in algeria.

August 20, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 20, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Louhans-Cuis. : 1 - 1
  • Gueugnon - Nice : 1 - 2
  • Le Mans - Martigues : 0 - 0
  • Lorient - Sochaux : 2 - 1
  • Mulhouse - Niort : 3 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Groningen - Volendam : 3 - 0
  • Heerenveen - NAC Breda : 3 - 1
  • PSV Eindhoven - Waalwijk : 5 - 1
  • Roda JC - Utrecht : 1 - 0
  • Sparta - Graafschap : 1 - 1

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August 20, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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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 20, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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August 20, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:15 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

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 20, 1997?


Famous people born on August 20, 1997:

  • Daniel Vladař

    Czech ice hockey player.

  • Hunter Knoche

    Drummer.

  • Daouda Camara
  • Magnus Christensen
  • Godberg Cooper
  • Kenan Fatkič
  • Reggie Gilliam
  • Henri Kantonen
  • Vasyl' Kravec'
  • Jean-Marc Pansa
  • Philippe Rommens
  • Thalita Simplício
  • Charles Omenihu
  • Kaho Minagawa
  • Zach Allen
  • Gabriel Morbeck
  • John Bell

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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How old is someone born on August 20, 1997?


Someone born on August 20, 1997 is:

26 years 8 months old,

or 320 months and 29 days old,

or 1395 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9769 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1997?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 1997.

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August 20, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1997:

  • Norris Bradbury

    American physicist known for his work on the Manhattan Project.

  • Léon Dion

    Canadian academic and political scientist (d. 1997).

  • Serge Peretti
  • Vittorio Russo
  • Sennuccio Benelli
  • Scott Armstrong
  • William Humphrey
  • Martial Gergotich
  • Dionys Mascolo

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

    First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

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August 20, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1997:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - 2 Become 1

August 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

August 20, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - Not Tonight
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - I'll Be Missing You

August 20, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  4. - El Tucanazo
  5. - Mi Ultimo Adios

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August 20, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Game

Release year: 1997

Directed by: David Fincher

Starring: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn

Country: United States of America

Orgazmo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Trey Parker

Starring: Trey Parker, Dian Bachar, Robyn Lynne Raab, Michael Dean Jacobs

Country: United States of America

The Wings of the Dove

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Iain Softley

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alex Jennings, Charlotte Rampling

Suicide Kings

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Starring: Christopher Walken, Denis Leary, Sean Patrick Flanery, Mark Watson

One Night Stand

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Starring: Wesley Snipes, Nastassja Kinski, Kyle MacLachlan, Ming-Na Wen

August 20, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

August 20, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Plum Island by Nelson DeMille

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The Partner by John Grisham

The Partner

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#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.

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

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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.

Special Delivery by Danielle Steel

Special Delivery

By:

Danielle Steel's novel explores the joy and challenge of new beginnings and the occasional absurdity of them. It tells the story about two people who fall in love when they least expect it.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

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.

August 20, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deer Hunter

Deer Hunter

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Color, Mobile phone, BlackBerry, iOS, Android

Publisher: Previous publishers: WizardWorks Software, MacSoft, Sorrent (now Glu Mobile), Vatical Entertainment

Battle Circuit

Battle Circuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

The Forgotten Realms Archives

The Forgotten Realms Archives

Platform: DOS, Windows

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

Arkanoid Returns

Arkanoid Returns

Platform: Arcade Game, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Breakout

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Azure Dreams

Azure Dreams

Platform: PlayStation, Game Boy Color

Genre: Roguelike, role-playing video game

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on August 20, 1997?

On August 20, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1997?

On August 20, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1997?

On August 20, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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 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.

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