Thursday May 01, 1997: on this day

May 01, 1997 was the 121st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 01, 1997 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1997, who was born and died on May 01, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. L.A. Confidential, directed by Curtis Hanson), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1997?


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.

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May 01, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1997:

  • Toni blair elected prime minister of the uk

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


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

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 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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Discover the planets positions on May 1st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1997 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on May 01, 1997?


Famous people born on May 01, 1997:

  • Bertie Gilbert

    Movie actor.

  • Jake Foushee

    Vine star.

  • Miles Ocampo

    Tv actress.

  • Liam Evans
  • Maximiliano Falcón
  • Ariel Gade
  • José Santiago Hernández
  • Anfernee Jennings
  • Tevin Mack
  • Chiedozie Ogbene
  • Juan Orellana
  • Keandre Cook
  • Brandon Sampson
  • Miles Sanders
  • Brandon Solazzi
  • Dīmītrīs Stavropoulos
  • Lucrezia Zanetti
  • Rendijs Šibass
  • Nicolás Ramírez Aguilera

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 10 months old,

or 322 months and 28 days old,

or 1404 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9829 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1997.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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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May 01, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1997:

  • Fernand Dumont

    Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (b. 1927).

  • Bebe

    Aka flipper, dolphin, dies at 40.

  • Friedl Däuber
  • Tauno Kukkamäki
  • Bo Widerberg
  • Elena Altieri
  • Giuseppe Perricone

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1997:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1997:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 01, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  3. - You Were Meant For Me
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - 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.

May 01, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly
  2. - Bellissima
  3. - Don't Speak
  4. - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - Cupid
  3. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  4. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  5. - My Baby Daddy

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 01, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo En Ti
  2. - Mi Sangre Prisionera
  3. - Secuestro De Amor
  4. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  5. - O Soy O Fui

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May 01, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

The Ice Storm

The Ice Storm

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny

Country: United States of America

Happy Together

Happy Together

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kar-Wai Wong

Starring: Leslie Cheung, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Chen Chang, Gregory Dayton

Taste of Cherry

Taste of Cherry

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami

Starring: Homayoun Ershadi, Abdolrahman Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari, Safar Ali Moradi

May 01, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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:

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Release year: 1997

Shapes of the Invisible

Shapes of the Invisible

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds

The Rapture of Canaan

By:

Grandpa Herman sets the rules at the Church of Fire and Brimstone and Gods Allmighty Baptizing Wind. Everyone follows them. Despite her best efforts, Ninah is unable to resist the temptation of James, her prayer partner. She finds herself pregnant.

Planet Of Twilight by Barbara Hambly

Planet Of Twilight

By:

Barbara Hambly, bestselling author in the New York Times, returns to Star Wars(r), to tell a stunning tale about a mysterious world where battles between the New Republic (r) and the

Murder In Brentwood by Mark Fuhrman

Murder In Brentwood

By:

Many people know Mark Fuhrman to be the O.J.'s most important witness. Simpson trial. The Simpson trial.

Small Vices by Robert B. Parker

Small Vices

By:

Ellis Alves is not an angel. His lawyer claims he was framed in the murder of Melissa Henderson, a college student... and asks Spenser for his help.

The Kiss by Kathryn Harrison

The Kiss

By:

Kathryn Harrison's groundbreaking memoir is acclaimed. It transforms into an art work the most dark passage in a young woman’s life: an obsessional love affair between fathers and daughters.

May 01, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color

Genre: Platform

Publisher: JP MediaQuest

Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto

Platform: MS-DOS; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation; Game Boy Color

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: NA ASC Games; EU Take-Two Interactive; UK BMG Interactive

Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, iOS, PlayStation 4

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: PlayStation; JP Square WW Sony Computer Entertainment; JP Square; WW Sony Computer Entertainment; Microsoft Windows; Eidos Interactive

A2 Racer

A2 Racer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Davilex Games

Earth 2140

Earth 2140

Platform: Amiga, DOS, Macintosh, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: EU TopWare Interactive; NA Interplay Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1997?

On May 01, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1997?

On May 01, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1997?

On May 01, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. 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 May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

Find out more about May 1st

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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 May 1997?

May 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1997 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 1, 1997