Saturday August 02, 1997: on this day

August 02, 1997 was the 214th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1997, who was born and died on August 02, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. Event Horizon, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1997?


August 02, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1997 can also be written as 8/2/1997 in the US and as 2/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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 August 2nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 08:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1997.

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Who was born on August 02, 1997?


Famous people born on August 02, 1997:

  • Kyleeann Miller

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Alizay Riaz

    Alizay Riaz is a talented boxer known for her speed and agility in the ring.

  • Austin Theory

    American wrestler.

  • Hunter Douglas

    American family, kym douglas, 38, and jerry douglas (61), nearly six weeks premature.

  • Ke Jie
  • Filip Balaj
  • Adrián Káčerik
  • Jesús Tonatiú López
  • Guilherme Mantuan
  • Christina Robinson
  • Ivan Šaponjić
  • Clément Berthet
  • Hilmar Leon Jakobsen
  • Thierry Catherine
  • Samuel Rodríguez Ramos

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 17 days old,

or 1389 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9726 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1997?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 1997.

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August 02, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1997:

  • Albin Brunovsky

    Slovak illustrator and graphic artist known for his surrealistic illustrations.

  • William Burroughs

    Innovative writer associated with the Beat Generation.

  • Fela Kuti

    Nigerian singer-songwriter and activist (b. 1938).

  • Fela Anikulapo Kuti

    Nigerian multi-instrumentalist (born 1938).

  • James Krüss
  • Feim Ibrahimi
  • Ricardo Muñoz Suay
  • Charles Bauza Donwahi

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1997:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Bitch
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  5. - Semi-Charmed Life

August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Ecuador
  3. - D'You Know What I Mean?
  4. - Free
  5. - Bitter Sweet Symphony

August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need
  4. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
  5. - Not Tonight

August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1997 was No Pretendo by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Pretendo
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - El Tucanazo
  4. - El Mojado Acaudalado
  5. - Miente

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August 02, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Event Horizon

Event Horizon

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson

Country: United States of America

The Peacekeeper

The Peacekeeper

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Frédéric Forestier

Starring: Dolph Lundgren, Michael Sarrazin, Montel Williams, Roy Scheider

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

Steel

Steel

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kenneth Johnson

Starring: Shaquille O'Neal, Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson, Richard Roundtree

Cop Land

Cop Land

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro

Country: United States of America

August 02, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

August 02, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Power Of A Woman by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Power Of A Woman

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There's always too much to lose, no matter how many women have, Stephanie Jardine is at a high point in her career and life, running the American branch Jardine's.

Songs in Ordinary Time by Mary McGarry Morris

Songs in Ordinary Time

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It's 1960, Atkinson, Vermont. Maria Fermoyle, a strong but fragile divorced woman, is easy prey to Omar Duvall's dangerous con man Omar Duvall.

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

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This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.

The Gift Of Fear by Gavin de Becker

The Gift Of Fear

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True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear can be a curse. Learn how to distinguish the two. A date will not accept "no" as an answer.

Fatal Terrain by Dale Brown

Fatal Terrain

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Dale Brown, the bestselling author of Dale Brown’s Dreamland & Warrior Class is a thrill-seeker with his terrifyingly real descriptions of high-tech warfare.

August 02, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jane's 688(I) Hunter/Killer

Jane's 688(I) Hunter/Killer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Submarine simulator

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Gloom 3

Gloom 3

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Guildhall

Balls of Steel

Balls of Steel

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: 3D Realms

Chameleon Twist

Chameleon Twist

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Sunsoft

TOCA Touring Car Championship

TOCA Touring Car Championship

Platform: PlayStation Game Boy Color Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters, 3DO (USA), Upstar (Japan), THQ (Game Boy Color)

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1997?

On August 02, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1997?

On August 02, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1997?

On August 02, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1997 calendar looked like.

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