Wednesday August 06, 1997: on this day

August 06, 1997 was the 218th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 06, 1997 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 06, 1997, who was born and died on August 06, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. Shooting Fish, directed by Stefan Schwartz), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1997?


August 06, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1997 can also be written as 8/6/1997 in the US and as 6/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 06, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1997:

  • Nhl nashville tenn names barry trotz as its 1st coach
  • Korean air flight 801, a boeing 747-300, crashes into the jungle on guam on approach to airport, killing 228.
  • At the macworld expo, steve jobs and bill gates announce a five-year alliance of apple computer with microsoft. terms include: cross-licensing of existing patents plus new patents over the next five years, microsoft will release office for macintosh over next five years, apple will make internet explorer the default browser on all shipping macintosh systems, apple and microsoft will collaborate on java compatibility, microsoft will invest us$150 million in apple stock and hold it for at least
  • Microsoft buys a $150 million share of financially troubled apple computer.
  • Korean air flight 801 crash lands west of guam international airport, resulting in the deaths of 228 people.
  • Korean air flight 801 crashed at nimitz hill, guam, killing 229 of the 254 people on board.

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August 06, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - FC Koln : 3 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Hertha : 1 - 0
  • M'gladbach - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
  • Wolfsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Inverness C - Livingston : 1 - 1
  • Stranraer - Clyde : 0 - 0
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August 06, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 06, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

19%

The moon phase on August 06, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 10:13 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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Who was born on August 06, 1997?


Famous people born on August 06, 1997:

  • Julia Raleigh

    Vine star.

  • Olivia Holt

    Actress.

  • Kristína Schmiedlová

    Slovak tennis player.

  • Meschak Elia
  • Filip Jović
  • Mutsuki Katō
  • Lallianzuala Chhangte
  • Dimitrije Nikolić
  • Keaton Parks
  • Hunter Pollack
  • Marcus Thuram
  • Sander Svendsen
  • Welton
  • Paolo Yrizar
  • Anatolie Prepeliță
  • Noah Billingsley
  • Hassani Dotson

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 6th

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August 06, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 22 days old,

or 1390 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9731 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 1997.

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

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1997?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 1997.

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August 06, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1997:

  • Shin Ki-ha

    South korean lawyer and politician (b. 1941).

  • Bill Behr
  • Maria Antonietta Beluzzi
  • John Porter
  • Samuel Paul Welles

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

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August 06, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1997:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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.

August 06, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - Bitch

August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 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.

August 06, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - I'll Be Missing You
  4. - Not Tonight
  5. - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need

August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - El Tucanazo
  4. - No Pretendo
  5. - Desesperadamente Enamorado

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August 06, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Shooting Fish

Shooting Fish

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Stefan Schwartz

Starring: Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsend, Kate Beckinsale, Rowena Cooper

Walking Thunder

Walking Thunder

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Craig Clyde

Starring: James Read, John Denver, David Tom, Irene Miracle

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Andy Cadiff

Starring: Christopher McDonald, Janine Turner, Cameron Finley, Erik von Detten

A Smile Like Yours

A Smile Like Yours

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Keith Samples

Starring: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Holly, Joan Cusack, Jay Thomas

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

August 06, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 1997 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

August 06, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bible Code by Michael Drosnin

The Bible Code

By:

I flew to Israel on September 1, 1994 and met with Chaim Guri, a friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rasin. I wrote him a letter, which he promptly gave to the Prime Minster.

Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown

Fat Tuesday

By:

An angry police officer is outraged that his partner was acquitted. He took the wife of the defense attorney in a desperate attempt to exact revenge. This story of passion and corruption will bring redemption to those who are involved.

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

By:

This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.

Power Of A Woman by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Power Of A Woman

By:

There's always too much to lose, no matter how many women have, Stephanie Jardine is at a high point in her career and life, running the American branch Jardine's.

London by Edward Rutherfurd

London

By:

"A TOUR DE FORCE" . . LONDON TRACKS THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH CAPITAL FROM THE DAYS OF THE CELTS UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME.

August 06, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Everybody's Golf

Everybody's Golf

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Platform: DOS and Windows 95

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Enemy Nations

Enemy Nations

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Head Games Publishing

Doraemon 2: SOS! Otogi no Kuni

Doraemon 2: SOS! Otogi no Kuni

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action

Publisher: Epoch Co.

Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions

Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: The Lightspan Partnership, Inc.

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Who was the US President on August 06, 1997?

On August 06, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1997?

On August 06, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1997?

On August 06, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

Find out more about August 6th

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What happened in 1997?

1997 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Columbus OH on WBZX 99.7 FM
  • Bryant Gumbel co-hosted his final Today show on NBC-TV
  • Juan Darien-Carnival Mass closes at Vivian Beaumont, New York City

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What was the calendar for August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1997 calendar looked like.

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