Sunday October 26, 1997: on this day

About October 26th, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bill Glasson wins Las Vegas Golf Invitational
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 1997 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hillary Clinton, Seth MacFarlane
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John
  • #1 UK song: Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John
  • Popular movie: Starship Troopers directed by Paul Verhoeven

More about October 26th, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on October 26th, 1997.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1997?


October 26, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 299th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1997 can also be written as 10/26/1997 in the US and as 26/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 26, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1997:

  • Bill glasson wins las vegas golf invitational
  • Nichirei lpga international
  • World series: florida marlins beat cleveland indians, 4 games to 3

October 26, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 26, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Carolina Panthers : 12 - 21
  • Baltimore Ravens - Washington Redskins : 20 - 17
  • Cincinnati Bengals - New York Giants : 27 - 29
  • Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 12 - 13
  • Denver Broncos - Buffalo Bills : 23 - 20

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Stuttgart : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dusseldorf - Wattenscheid : 2 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Leipzig : 3 - 0
  • Gutersloh - Uerdingen : 1 - 1
  • Mainz - Nurnberg : 2 - 5
  • Zwickau - Cottbus : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Espanol : 0 - 2
  • Barcelona - Santander : 2 - 0
  • Betis - Compostela : 1 - 0
  • Salamanca - Zaragoza : 1 - 2
  • Sociedad - Merida : 2 - 1

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October 26, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 26, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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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October 26, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:41 am and setting at 03:22 pm.

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 26, 1997?


Famous people born on October 26, 1997:

  • Rhenzy Feliz

    American actor and singer.

  • Ardit Deliu
  • Eduvie Ikoba
  • Billy Preston
  • Luis Segovia

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 6 months old,

or 318 months and 21 days old,

or 1385 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9700 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 1997.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1997?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 1997.

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October 26, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1997:

  • Bertran Goldberg

    American architect known for his innovative designs, including the iconic Marina City in Chicago.

  • Joe Cinque

    Anu singh, a civil engineer from australia, was murdered (born 1978).

  • Walter Chielli
  • Orazio Gavioli
  • Antonio Pellicanò

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Nikolis Kazantzakis

    Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

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October 26, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1997:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

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


October 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

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

October 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

October 26, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - What About Us

October 26, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

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

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  3. - El Reloj
  4. - Te Sigo Amando
  5. - La Venia Bendita

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October 26, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Starship Troopers

Starship Troopers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Verhoeven

Starring: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Jake Busey

Country: United States of America

Alien: Resurrection

Alien: Resurrection

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Dominique Pinon, Ron Perlman

Country: United States of America

Cure

Cure

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Starring: Masato Hagiwara, Kôji Yakusho, Tsuyoshi Ujiki, Anna Nakagawa

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

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

Titanic

Titanic

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

The Journey of Allen Strange

The Journey of Allen Strange

Release year: 1997

Country: United States of America

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door

By:

The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.

Night Passage by Robert B. Parker

Night Passage

By:

A LAPD cop who has a drinking problem and is otherwise clean gets a job offer from a small Massachusetts community. Jesse Stone discovers the truth.

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.

Dogs Never Lie About Love by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson

Dogs Never Lie About Love

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Our hearts are filled with dogs, and our minds are filled with wonder. But their emotional lives remain untouched since Darwin's 125-year-old discovery.

October 26, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

CART Precision Racing

CART Precision Racing

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Castlevania Legends

Castlevania Legends

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Konami

Excalibur 2555 AD

Excalibur 2555 AD

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sir-Tech

Dark Law: Meaning of Death

Dark Law: Meaning of Death

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: ASCII Corporation

Forbes Corporate Warrior

Forbes Corporate Warrior

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Byron Preiss Multimedia

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1997?

On October 26, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1997?

On October 26, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1997?

On October 26, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 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.

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Sunday October 26, 1997