What happened on Sunday November 02, 1997?

About November 2nd, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: Tropical Storm Linda made a catastrophic landfall in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, causing widespread destruction and resulting in over 3,000 fatalities. The storm's immense power and devastating impact led to significant loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure in southern Vietnam.
  • Day of the week: November 2nd, 1997 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John
  • #1 UK song: Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John
  • Popular movie: Wonderland directed by James Cox

More about November 2nd, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on November 2nd, 1997.

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November 02, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 02, 1997:

  • Devastating Tropical Storm Linda Strikes Vietnam Tropical Storm Linda made a catastrophic landfall in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, causing widespread destruction and resulting in over 3,000 fatalities. The storm's immense power and devastating impact led to significant loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure in southern Vietnam.
  • John Kagwe Wins New York City Marathon Kenyan long-distance runner John Kagwe claimed victory in the 28th New York City Marathon, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:08:12, showcasing exceptional athletic performance and endurance.
  • Franziska Rochat-Moser Triumphs in NYC Women's Marathon Swiss athlete Franziska Rochat-Moser won the 27th New York City Women's Marathon with a remarkable time of 2:28:43, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination in long-distance running.
  • Eric Metcalf's Remarkable Punt Returns In an exciting NFL game, San Diego Chargers player Eric Metcalf achieved an extraordinary feat by returning punts for two touchdowns, covering 85 and 67 yards, despite the team's 38-31 loss to Cincinnati.
  • Barrymore Play Concludes Broadway Run The theatrical production 'Barrymore' concluded its run at the Music Box Theater in New York City after 240 performances, marking the end of a significant theatrical engagement.

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

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November 02, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Detroit Pistons - New York Knicks : 94 - 86
  • Houston Rockets - Sacramento Kings : 93 - 77
  • Orlando Magic - Boston Celtics : 107 - 96

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Ravens - New York Jets : 16 - 19
  • Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers : 10 - 17
  • Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 20
  • Jacksonville Jaguars - Tennessee Titans : 30 - 24
  • Miami Dolphins - Buffalo Bills : 6 - 9

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Vicenza : 1 - 3
  • Bologna - Napoli : 5 - 1
  • Empoli - Bari : 2 - 3
  • Lecce - Brescia : 2 - 0
  • Piacenza - Fiorentina : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Germinal : 1 - 3
  • Harelbeke - Genk : 2 - 0
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What day of the week was November 02, 1997?


November 02, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 306th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1997 can also be written as 11/2/1997 in the US and as 2/11/1997 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 02, 1997?


Famous people born on November 02, 1997:

  • Alex Wolff
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November 02, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 02, 1997:

  • Shōshin Nagamine

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November 02, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 02, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind youtube
  2. - Sunchyme youtube
  3. - Tubthumping youtube
  4. - As Long As You Love Me youtube
  5. - Stay youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness youtube
  4. - What About Us
  5. - My Body youtube
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November 02, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 02, 1997 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 07:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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How old is someone born on November 02, 1997?


Someone born on November 02, 1997 is:

27 years 5 months old,

or 329 months and 21 days old,

or 1433 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10034 days old,

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

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