What happened on Wednesday July 02, 1997?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1997:

• Dolly the Sheep: First Mammalian Cloning Breakthrough The Roslin Institute in Scotland announced the groundbreaking birth of Dolly, the first mammal successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell. This scientific milestone represented a revolutionary advancement in genetic engineering and biotechnology, challenging previous understanding of cellular potential and opening new frontiers in medical and biological research.
• Thai Baht Floatation Triggers Asian Financial Crisis The Bank of Thailand's decision to allow the baht to float freely according to market forces marked a critical moment in the 1997 Asian financial crisis. This economic policy shift led to significant currency devaluation and sparked a broader economic downturn across Southeast Asian markets.
• Oil Tanker Disaster in Tokyo Bay A supertanker ran aground on a shallow reef in Tokyo Bay, Japan, resulting in a massive environmental incident with approximately 1.7 million litres of crude oil leaked into the marine ecosystem, causing significant potential ecological damage.
• Remembering James Stewart James Stewart, the iconic American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life' and 'Vertigo', passed away. Stewart was a beloved Hollywood star who also served as a bomber pilot during World War II and was renowned for his distinctive acting style.
• Powerball Jackpot Winner in Mississippi Tom Walters Sr. from Meridian, Mississippi won a substantial Powerball lottery jackpot of US$11 million, representing a life-changing moment of personal fortune.

Events in 1997

July 02, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1997

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1997

July 02, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1997 can also be written as 7/2/1997 in the US and as 2/7/1997 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1997 in July 1997 calendar

Famous people died on July 02, 1997:

• James Stewart

  James Stewart was an iconic Hollywood actor known for his distinctive voice and memorable roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful...

• Alberto Briganti

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Hanson - MMMbop
3. Meredith Brooks - Bitch
4. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
5. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Look Into My Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1997 was Mmm Bop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Hanson - Mmm Bop
2. Eternal featuring BeBe Winans - I Wanna Be The Only One
3. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
5. Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Look Into My Eyes (From "Batman & Robin")
5. Scarface Featuring 2Pac & Johnny P - Smile

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:54 am and setting at 07:25 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1997

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Someone born on July 02, 1997 is:

27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months and 21 days old,

or 1451 weeks

or 10157 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 02, 1997?

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

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

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