Friday October 10, 1997: on this day

About October 10th, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: An Austral Airlines DC-9-32 crashes and explodes near Nuevo Berlin, Uruguay, killing 74.
  • Day of the week: October 10th, 1997 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Chiaki Kuriyama, Donald Sinden
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #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: A Life Less Ordinary directed by Danny Boyle

More about October 10th, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on October 10th, 1997.

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What day of the week was October 10, 1997?


October 10, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 10, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 1997:

  • An austral airlines dc-9-32 crashes and explodes near nuevo berlin, uruguay, killing 74.
  • Austral líneas aéreas flight 2553 crashes and explodes in uruguay, killing 74.

October 10, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 10, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th 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 10, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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October 10, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 10, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:55 pm and setting at 01:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1997.

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Who was born on October 10, 1997?


Famous people born on October 10, 1997:

  • Naruto Uzumaki

    Naruto Uzumaki is a successful entrepreneur known for his innovative business strategies.

  • Naruto

    Famous ninja known for his exceptional skills and determination.

  • Ondřej Sehnal
  • Georgij Žbanov
  • Vinnie Pasquantino
  • Majeed Ashimeru
  • Aliou Badji
  • Tessa Polder
  • Antônio Josenildo Rodrigues de Oliveira
  • Isaiahh Loudermilk
  • Denzel Mims
  • Maksim Piskunov
  • Olivia Baril
  • Brittain Brown
  • Kieran Dowell
  • Sylvain Francisco
  • Aleksandăr Georgiev
  • DDG
  • Taavi Jurkatamm

Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:

  • Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama

    Chiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..

  • Donald Sinden
    Donald Sinden

    Donald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...

  • Charles Dance
    Charles Dance

    English actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Ludmilla Tchérina
    Ludmilla Tchérina

    French actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).

  • Martin Kemp
    Martin Kemp

    British actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.

  • Anita Mui
    Anita Mui

    Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.

  • Aimee Teegarden
    Aimee Teegarden

    American actress and producer.

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

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How old is someone born on October 10, 1997?


Someone born on October 10, 1997 is:

26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 13 days old,

or 1388 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9722 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1997?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 10, 1997.

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October 10, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 10, 1997:

  • Brian Connolly

    At 52, sweet's lead singer dies from heart failure.

  • Cesare Del Torto
  • Walt Simon
  • Michael J. S. Dewar
  • Frank Schaufuss
  • Sven Follin
  • George Malcolm

What famous deaths happened on October 10th?

Famous deaths on October 10th:

  • Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve

    American actor, stage, film, and tv.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • Joan Sutherland
    Joan Sutherland

    An australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Alex Karras
    Alex Karras

    American football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

  • Solomon Burke
    Solomon Burke

    American singer-songwriter (d.2010).

  • Eddie Cantor
    Eddie Cantor

    American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.

  • Édith Piaf
    Édith Piaf

    French singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.

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October 10, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 10, 1997:

  • World Mental Health Day [WHO]
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October 10, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 10, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 10, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 10, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 10, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 10, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 10, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 10, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. 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 10, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 10, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 10, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 10, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 10, 1997 was La Venia Bendita by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 10, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 10, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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October 10, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 10, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Life Less Ordinary

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ewan McGregor, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo

Mandragora

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Wiktor Grodecki

Starring: Miroslav Caslavka, David Svec, Pavel Skrípal, Kostas Zerdolaglu

Men

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Zoe Clarke-Williams

Starring: Sean Young, John Heard, Dylan Walsh, Robert Lujan

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

The Devil's Advocate

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones

Country: United States of America

October 10, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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:

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Experience

Release year: 1997

Starring: Matt Dillahunty, Tracie Harris

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 10, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 10, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Diana: Her True Story by Andrew Morton

Diana: Her True Story

By:

This sensational biography of Princess Diana was written with her cooperation. It now features exclusive new material to mark the 20th anniversary.

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.

Plum Island by Nelson DeMille

Plum Island

By:

CELEBRATING 20th ANNIVERSARY WITH AN AUTHOR'S NEW FOREWORD

The Angel Of Darkness by Caleb Carr

The Angel Of Darkness

By:

Caleb Carr, the bestselling author of The Alienist and one of the most critically acclaimed novels in the year pits Dr. Laszlo Kraidler and his coworkers against a murderer just as evil as The Alienist.

The Royals by Kitty Kelley

The Royals

By:

Kitty Kelly's exposés on Oprah Winfrey and Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Onassis made her the most successful biographer in the world.

October 10, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 10, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gloom 3

Gloom 3

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Guildhall

CrimeWave

CrimeWave

Platform: Saturn

Genre: Driving/Car combat

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Virgin Interactive (Japan)

Enemy Nations

Enemy Nations

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Head Games Publishing

Chaos Island: The Lost World

Chaos Island: The Lost World

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Battle Bugs

Battle Bugs

Platform: Windows, MS-DOS

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

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Who was the US President on October 10, 1997?

On October 10, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1997?

On October 10, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 10, 1997?

On October 10, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 10th?

October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.

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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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