What happened on Monday August 04, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1997:

• Major UPS Teamsters Union Strike Begins A significant labor dispute erupts as approximately 185,000 United Parcel Service (UPS) drivers, members of the Teamsters Union, go on strike. The walkout is triggered by unresolved disagreements over pension fund terms and the company's reliance on part-time workers. The strike causes widespread disruption to shipping services across the United States, impacting businesses and consumers nationwide.
• World's Oldest Person Passes Away Jeanne Calment, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest person in human history, dies in Arles, France at the remarkable age of 122 years and 164 days. Her extraordinary longevity has been a subject of scientific and public fascination.
• Occidental Petroleum Halts Colombian Oil Exports Occidental Petroleum declares a force majeure on all oil exports from the Cano Limon field in Colombia following a series of pipeline attacks that have disrupted production and transportation capabilities.
• Keenen Ivory Wayans Show Debuts The Keenen Ivory Wayans comedy show premieres on Fox Television, introducing a new comedic variety program to national audiences.
• Arrests in Celebrity Home Invasion William Ryan Holt and Michael Mischler are arrested for breaking into supermodel Elle Macpherson's Los Angeles residence, highlighting issues of celebrity privacy and home security.

Events in 1997

August 04, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 04, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 04, 1997

August 04, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Nurnberg - Freiburg : 4 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Rangers - Hearts : 3 - 1

August 04, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 216th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1997 can also be written as 8/4/1997 in the US and as 4/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

Famous people born on August 04, 1997:

• Mark Sykes

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Famous people born on August 4th

Famous people died on August 04, 1997:

• Jeanne Calment

  French longevity champion who turned 122 in 1997.

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on August 4th

August 04, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
5. Meredith Brooks - Bitch

August 04, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Will Smith - Men In Black
3. Gala - Freed From Desire
4. Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Boyzone - Picture Of You

August 04, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
4. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
5. Mary J. Blige - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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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 04, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:08 am and setting at 09:15 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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Your place in the Universe on August 04, 1997

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Someone born on August 04, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 19 days old,

or 1446 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10124 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1997?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 1997.

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