What happened on Thursday March 06, 1997?

Here's what happened on March 06, 1997:

• Tamil Tigers Military Attack in Sri Lanka In a significant military engagement, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a devastating attack on a Sri Lankan military base, resulting in the deaths of over 200 military personnel. This event underscores the intense conflict between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government during the civil war.
• Death of Cheddi Jagan, Guyanese Political Leader Cheddi Jagan, a prominent Guyanese political figure who served as President of Guyana in two distinct periods (1953 and 1957-1964), passed away. Born in 1918, Jagan was a significant leader in Guyana's post-colonial political landscape and played a crucial role in the country's independence movement.
• Picasso Painting Theft and Recovery Picasso's painting 'Tête de Femme' was stolen from a London gallery, creating a brief art world sensation. The artwork was fortunately recovered within a week, highlighting the ongoing challenges of art security and the high-stakes world of art theft.
• The Spice Girls Top US Music Charts The pop group The Spice Girls' hit song 'Wannabe' reached the number 1 position on the US music charts for the week of March 3rd to March 9th, reflecting the group's massive global popularity during the late 1990s.
• No Doubt Tops UK Music Charts The alternative rock band No Doubt's song 'Don't Speak' claimed the top spot on the UK music charts for the week of March 3rd to March 9th, showcasing the diverse musical landscape of the late 1990s.

Events in 1997

March 06, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 06, 1997

Newspapers from Mar. 06, 1997

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Philadelphia 76ers : 117 - 104
• Boston Celtics - Charlotte Hornets : 121 - 122
• New Jersey Nets - Vancouver Grizzlies : 102 - 96
• Orlando Magic - Los Angeles Clippers : 94 - 93
• Washington Bullets - Miami Heat : 99 - 95

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sp Gijon - Betis : 2 - 4

March 06, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 65th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 06, 1997 can also be written as 3/6/1997 in the US and as 6/3/1997 in UK and Europe.

March 06, 1997 in March 1997 calendar

Famous people born on March 06, 1997:

• Alisha Boe

  American actress known for her breakthrough role as Jessica Davis in the critically acclaimed Netflix series '13 Reasons Why', which...

• Janhvi Kapoor

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on March 6th

Famous people died on March 06, 1997:

• Anthony Hopkins

  Welsh actor known for his exceptional international career in film and television, who overcame significant personal challenges with alcohol...

• Cheddi Jagan

  Prominent Guyanese political leader who served as the 4th President of Guyana and was a key figure in the country's independence movement,...

• Michael Manley

  Prominent Jamaican politician who served as the 4th Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 to 1980 and again from 1989 to 1992, known for his...

• Ursula Torday

  English author (b. 1912).

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on March 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 06, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
3. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
4. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
5. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 06, 1997 was Don't Speak by No Doubt, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. No Doubt - Don't Speak
2. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
3. Sash! - Encore Une Fois
4. The Bee Gees - Alone
5. No Mercy - Where Do You Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 06, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase), according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. Dru Hill - In My Bed
3. Erykah Badu - On & On
4. 702 - Get It Together
5. Hev-D - Big Daddy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 6th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 06, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 06, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1997.

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Someone born on March 06, 1997 is:

28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 17 days old,

or 1467 weeks and 6 days old,

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