What happened on Thursday May 01, 1997?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1997:

• Labour Party Ends Conservative Rule in UK The United Kingdom experiences a significant political shift as the Labour Party, led by Tony Blair, ends 18 years of Conservative governance, marking a transformative moment in British political history.
• Tasmania Decriminalizes Homosexuality Tasmania becomes the last state in Australia to decriminalize homosexuality, a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights and social progress.
• Pentridge Prison Closure HM Prison Pentridge in Melbourne, Australia, is officially closed, marking the end of an era for this historic correctional facility.
• Bebe the Dolphin Passes Away Bebe, the famous dolphin known as Flipper, dies at the age of 40, concluding a remarkable life that captured public imagination.
• World Record in Window Cleaning Terry Burrows sets a world record for speed window-cleaning by completing three 45-inch square windows in an impressive 18.46 seconds.
• Ariel Gade Birth Ariel Gade, an American child actress, is born, who would later appear in various film and television productions.

Events in 1997

May 01, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 01, 1997

Newspapers from May. 01, 1997

May 01, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Miami Heat - Orlando Magic : 91 - 99
• Seattle SuperSonics - Phoenix Suns : 122 - 115

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bradford - Charlton : 1 - 0

May 01, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1997 can also be written as 5/1/1997 in the US and as 1/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1997 in May 1997 calendar

Famous people died on May 01, 1997:

• Tauno Kukkamäki
• Bo Widerberg

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on May 1st

May 01, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
3. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
4. Monica - For You I Will
5. Savage Garden - I Want You

May 01, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
2. DJ Quicksilver - Bellissima
3. No Doubt - Don't Speak
4. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
5. The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin' Beats

May 01, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. 112 - Cupid
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Monica - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
5. B-Rock & The Bizz - My Baby Daddy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 03:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1997

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Someone born on May 01, 1997 is:

27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 22 days old,

or 1459 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10219 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1997?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 01, 1997.

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