What happened on Friday January 03, 1997?

Here's what happened on January 03, 1997:

• China's Major Environmental Investment The People's Republic of China announces a significant $27.7 billion USD investment to combat erosion and environmental degradation in the critical Yangtze and Yellow river valleys, highlighting a major commitment to ecological preservation and sustainable development.
• Bryant Gumbel Concludes Today Show Era Veteran television journalist Bryant Gumbel co-hosts his final episode of the iconic NBC morning news program 'Today', marking the end of a significant chapter in his broadcasting career and the show's long-standing history.
• Don Haskins Reaches Coaching Milestone Texas-El Paso head basketball coach Don Haskins enters the NCAA Division I coaching elite by achieving his 700th career win, narrowly defeating SMU 66-64 and becoming the 10th coach in history to reach this prestigious milestone.
• Eddo Brandes Achieves ODI Hat-Trick Zimbabwean cricketer Eddo Brandes accomplishes a rare feat by taking an One Day International (ODI) hat-trick against England in a match played in Harare, showcasing his exceptional bowling skills.

Events in 1997

January 03, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 03, 1997

Newspapers from Jan. 03, 1997

January 03, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - New Jersey Nets : 95 - 85
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Boston Celtics : 94 - 84
• Orlando Magic - Chicago Bulls : 89 - 110
• Philadelphia 76ers - Golden State Warriors : 114 - 122
• Phoenix Suns - Indiana Pacers : 104 - 117

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Leca - Benfica : 1 - 5

January 03, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1997 can also be written as 1/3/1997 in the US and as 3/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

Famous people born on January 03, 1997:

• Andrei Cobeț
• Markéta Davidová
• Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage
• Nicolás Machado
• Kyron McMaster
• Diego Mercado
• Joe Morrell
• Yvan Neyou
• Bogdan Nicolescu
• Diego Osío
• Feyi Pearce
• Petar Petkovski
• Reynaldo César Moraes
• Carlos Alberto Rodríguez
• Felipe Santos
• Lucas Schoofs
• Jordan Thompson
• Jefferson Junio Antônio da Silva

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on January 3rd

Famous people died on January 03, 1997:

• Enzo Avallone

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on January 3rd

January 03, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

January 03, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1997 was 2 Become 1 by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
2. Various Artists - Perfect Day
3. Tori Amos - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
4. Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
5. Aqua - Barbie Girl

January 03, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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January 03, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 01:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on January 03, 1997

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Someone born on January 03, 1997 is:

28 years 3 months old,

or 339 months and 20 days old,

or 1476 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10337 days old,

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