What happened on Saturday July 05, 1997?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1997:

• NASA Mars Pathfinder Mission NASA's Pathfinder space probe successfully landed on the Martian surface, marking a significant milestone in planetary exploration and robotic space missions.
• Cambodian Political Coup Hun Sen of the Cambodian People's Party overthrew Norodom Ranariddh in a significant political coup, dramatically altering Cambodia's political landscape and power structure.
• Sri Lankan Civil War Assassination Sri Lankan Tamil Member of Parliament A. Thangathurai was assassinated at Sri Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College in Trincomalee, marking another violent episode in the long-running Sri Lankan Civil War.
• Mir Space Station Collision Incident A Progress resupply vehicle collided with the Mir space station, causing notable damage to the orbital platform but fortunately resulting in no crew injuries, highlighting the risks of space operations.
• Bloody Thursday Labor Conflict In San Francisco, police opened fire on striking longshoremen during a labor dispute, a violent confrontation highlighting the tensions between workers and law enforcement in the late 20th century.
• Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship At the 104th Wimbledon Championships, Martina Hingis defeated Jana Novotna, showcasing her dominance in women's tennis during the late 1990s.
• Armenia Constitution Day Armenia celebrated its Constitution Day, a significant national holiday marking the country's legal and democratic development following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
• MLB Player Trade Negotiation The New York Yankees withdrew a potential trade deal involving Kenny Rogers and Mariano Duncan with the San Diego Padres.

Events in 1997

July 05, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1997

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1997

July 05, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 186th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1997 can also be written as 7/5/1997 in the US and as 5/7/1997 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1997 in July 1997 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1997:

• Park Ji-min

  Member of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, known for his exceptional vocal and dance skills.

• Park Ji-min (1997)

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1997:

• A. Thangathurai

  Sri Lankan Tamil lawyer and politician who played a significant role in the political landscape of Sri Lanka during the late 20th century.

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on July 5th

July 05, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 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 05, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 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 05, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 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 5th is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 05, 1997! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

July 05, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 05, 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 05, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:27 am and setting at 09:36 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1997

Your place in the Universe on July 05, 1997

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 05, 1997 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 9 days old,

or 1453 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10175 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 05, 1997?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 05, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 05, 1997.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.