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August 08, 1997 was the 220th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 08, 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 08, 1997, who was born and died on August 08, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1997?
- August 08, 1997: What happened on that day?
- August 08, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1997?
- August 08, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 08, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 08, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1997?
What day of the week was August 08, 1997?
August 08, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1997 can also be written as 8/8/1997 in the US and as 8/8/1997 in UK and Europe.
August 08, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1997:
- Mariners randy johnson strikes out 19 chicago white sox
August 08, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Standard - Mouscron : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bochum - Duisburg : 0 - 0
- Stuttgart - Leverkusen : 1 - 0
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Meppen - Dusseldorf : 2 - 2
- Uerdingen - Wattenscheid : 2 - 1
- Unterhaching - F Koln : 0 - 1
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Auxerre - Paris SG : 2 - 3
- Rennes - Lyon : 0 - 3
August 08, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 08, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1997 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 10:42 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 08, 1997?
Famous people born on August 08, 1997:
- Jazmina Majok
Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Gurfateh Pirzada
Gurfateh Pirzada is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films.
- Karim Walid
Egyptian footballer.
- Carlos Taberner
- Kōki Ogawa
- Irvin Cardona
- José Cotrina
- Filip Jagiełło
- Pape Cheikh Diop
- Abel Casquete
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
![Faye Wong]()
Faye WongFaye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
![Peyton List]()
Peyton ListPeyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
![Dustin Hoffman]()
Dustin HoffmanAmerican actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
![Robin Quivers]()
Robin QuiversAmerican radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
![Esther Williams]()
Esther WilliamsAmerican actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
![Keith Carradine]()
Keith CarradineAmerican actor from a theatre family.
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Roger Penrose]()
Roger PenroseMathematician and english physicist.
![Katie Leung]()
Katie LeungKatie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
![Rena Mero]()
Rena MeroAmerican wrestler.
August 08, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 8 months old,
or 320 months and 12 days old,
or 1393 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9752 days old,
if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1997?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 1997.
August 08, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1997:
- Duncan Swift
Jazz pianist dies at 74.
- Paul Rudolph
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
![Louise Brooks]()
Louise BrooksIconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Karen Black]()
Karen BlackAmerican actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
![Glen Campbell]()
Glen CampbellAmerican country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
![Fay Wray]()
Fay WrayFay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
![Richard Deacon]()
Richard DeaconAmerican actor and singer (d.1984).
![Alan Napier]()
Alan NapierAmerican actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
![Ilse Werner]()
Ilse WernerActress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
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August 08, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1997:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
August 08, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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:
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
- The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
- Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
- Meredith Brooks - Bitch
August 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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:
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- Will Smith - Men In Black
- Gala - Freed From Desire
- Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
- Boyzone - Picture Of You
August 08, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 08, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 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:
- Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
- The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
- Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
- Mary J. Blige - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need
August 08, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 08, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 08, 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:
- Enrique Iglesias - Miente
- Luis Miguel - Por Debajo De La Mesa
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana - El Tucanazo
- Gloria Estefan - No Pretendo
- Jordi - Desesperadamente Enamorado
August 08, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shooting Fish
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Stefan Schwartz
Starring: Dan Futterman, Stuart Townsend, Kate Beckinsale, Rowena Cooper
Walking Thunder
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Craig Clyde
Starring: James Read, John Denver, David Tom, Irene Miracle
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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Keith Samples
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Lauren Holly, Joan Cusack, Jay Thomas
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 08, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Happy Camp
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Josh Anthony
Riding the Tiger
Release year: 1997
Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson
Born to Run
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Phil Coles
Knights of Ramune
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna
August 08, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
London
By: Edward Rutherfurd
"A TOUR DE FORCE" . . LONDON TRACKS THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH CAPITAL FROM THE DAYS OF THE CELTS UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME.
Fatal Terrain
By: Dale Brown
Dale Brown, the bestselling author of Dale Brown’s Dreamland & Warrior Class is a thrill-seeker with his terrifyingly real descriptions of high-tech warfare.
The Perfect Storm
By: Sebastian Junger
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.
Contact
By: Carl Sagan
A multinational team sets out on a journey to the stars in December 1999 to witness the most amazing encounters in human history. What, if anything, is out there? Cosmos was the first book by Carl Sagan that explained the …
Special Delivery
By: Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel's novel explores the joy and challenge of new beginnings and the occasional absurdity of them. It tells the story about two people who fall in love when they least expect it.
August 08, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 08, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gokujou Parodius
Formula 1 97
Dungeon Keeper
Galapagos (video game)
Descent to Undermountain
Who was the US President on August 08, 1997?
On August 08, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1997?
On August 08, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1997?
On August 08, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
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.
