Friday December 05, 1997: on this day
About December 5th, 1997, in brief:
- Historical events: STS 87 (Columbia 24) lands
- Day of the week: December 5th, 1997 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Keri Hilson, Paula Patton
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #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 5th, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on December 5th, 1997.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 05, 1997?
- December 05, 1997: What happened on that day?
- December 05, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 05, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 05, 1997?
- How old is someone born on December 05, 1997?
- December 05, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- December 05, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 05, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- December 05, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 05, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 05, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 05, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 05, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on December 05, 1997?
What day of the week was December 05, 1997?
December 05, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 339th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 05, 1997 can also be written as 12/5/1997 in the US and as 5/12/1997 in UK and Europe.
December 05, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 05, 1997:
- Sts 87 (columbia 24) lands
December 05, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 05, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Boston Celtics - Miami Heat : 97 - 117
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 107 - 98
- Indiana Pacers - Denver Nuggets : 96 - 85
- Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls : 62 - 84
- Orlando Magic - Golden State Warriors : 89 - 104
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Germinal - Harelbeke : 0 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Kaiserslautern - Bayern Munich : 2 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Cannes - Paris SG : 0 - 1
- Metz - Chateauroux : 2 - 0
- Monaco - Lyon : 2 - 1
December 05, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th 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 05, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 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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December 05, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 05, 1997 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 05, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 10:24 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 05, 1997?
Famous people born on December 05, 1997:
- Maddie Poppe
American singer-songwriter and musician.
- Quinnen Williams
American football player.
- Karli Hawthorne
Just hours after her baby was born, she was kidnapped by the british.
- Pier Andrea Matteazzi
- Sophie Simnett
- Tarek Salman
- Clara Rugaard
- Souleymane Anne
- Nicolás Martínez
- Shūto Abe
Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:
- Keri Hilson
American singer.
- Paula Patton
American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
- Little Richard
American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.
- Frankie Muniz
Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.
- Amy Acker
American actress.
- Lauren London
Tv actress.
- Margaret Cho
She is an american comedian of korean descent.
- Joan Didion
American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
- Shalom Harlow
Canadian actress and model.
- Nick Stahl
American producer and actor.
How old is someone born on December 05, 1997?
Someone born on December 05, 1997 is:
26 years 6 months old,
or 318 months
or 1382 weeks and 5 days old,
or 9679 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1997?
There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 05, 1997.
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December 05, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 05, 1997:
- Eugen Cicero
Romanian-german jazz pianist (b. 1940).
- Colin Franklin
Doctor dies at the age of 67.
- Daphne Fielding
Socialite/writer dies at the age of 93.
- Gino Fantin
- Rudolf Bahro
What famous deaths happened on December 5th?
Famous deaths on December 5th:
- Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
- Robert Walker
American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
- Nina Foch
American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.
- Beverly Garland
American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).
- Paul Harvey
Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.
- Jorge Negrete
He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.
- Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...
- Tata Madiba
Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.
- Lennex Mandela
Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
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December 05, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 05, 1997:
- Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
- Day of the Ninja
- Austria - Krampus
- Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
- Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
- Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)
Observances on December 05, 1997:
- International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
- World Soil Day
December 05, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 05, 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 05, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 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 05, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 05, 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:
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- LSG - My Body
December 05, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1997 was Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! by Teletubbies, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
December 05, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 05, 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:
- Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- Aqua - Barbie Girl
- Janet Jackson - Together Again
- All Saints - Never Ever
December 05, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
December 05, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 05, 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:
- LSG - My Body
- Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Next - Butta Love
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring Da Brat - Sock It 2 Me/The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
December 05, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 05, 1997 was Y Hubo Alguien by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.
December 05, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 05, 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:
- Marc Anthony - Y Hubo Alguien
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Juan Gabriel - Te Sigo Amando
- Cristian - Lo Mejor De Mi
- Ricardo Montaner - Es Asi
December 05, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 05, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 05, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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:
December 05, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 05, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 05, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 05, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 05, 1997?
On December 05, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1997?
On December 05, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 05, 1997?
On December 05, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 5th?
December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
- 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
- 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.
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.