Monday December 08, 1997
US date format: 12/8/1997, UK date format: 8/12/1997
It was Monday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see birth chart on December 8, 1997). The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Chloe Morton .
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John.
The Education of Little Tree, directed by Richard Friedenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997
while Wait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns Goodwin was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Stella Street.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Armored Core or Critical Depth.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Malta - Public Holiday.
- Panama - Mother's Day
- Romania - Constitution Day
- Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
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Events
- 8th Billboard Music Awards: LeAnn Rimes and Spice Girls win.
- Myra Hindley, one of the Moors murderers, arrives at the High Court of Justice, to contest a recent Home Secretary's decision that she should remain in prison until she dies.
Famous Birthday
- Chloe Morton: YouTube Star.
Famous Deaths
- Leon Poliakov: Historian, dies at 87.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Education of Little Tree
Directed by: Richard Friedenberg
Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem
Kundun
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
Joey
Directed by: Ian Barry
Starring: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins
Life Is Beautiful
Directed by: Roberto Benigni
Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano
Country: United States of America
Open Your Eyes
Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar
Starring: Eduardo Noriega, Penélope Cruz, Chete Lera, Fele Martínez
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 08, 1997?
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Top #11 songs in the USA
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LSG - My Body
- Mase - Feel So Good
- Somethin' For The People - My Love Is The Shhh!
- Robyn - Show Me Love
- Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
- Hanson - I Will Come To You
- Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
- Aqua - Barbie Girl
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Boyzone - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star
Top #9 R&B songs
- LSG - My Body
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
- Next - Butta Love
- Total - What About Us
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring Da Brat - Sock It 2 Me/The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
- Mase - Feel So Good
Sport Games on December 08, 1997
NBA
American Basketball- Indiana Pacers - Utah Jazz : 97 - 106
- Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers : 99 - 105
- New Jersey Nets - Miami Heat : 97 - 105
- Philadelphia 76ers - Orlando Magic : 86 - 95
NFL
American Football- Carolina Panthers - Dallas Cowboys : 23 - 13
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Nurnberg - Stuttgarter K : 1 - 0
Premier League
UK Soccer- Sheffield Weds - Barnsley : 2 - 1
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Stella Street
Directed by: Peter Richardson
Bed & Breakfast
Directed by: Marcio Garcia
Sleepwalkers
Directed by: Mick Garris
Vampire Princess Miyu
Yo amo a Paquita Gallego
Days to next December 08
If December 08, 1997 is your birthday you're 22 years, 9 months, 21 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 9 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1997?
- LIFE: Michael Jackson And Son
- Time: Needlework illustration depicting cars driving into small town
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9616
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.408
- Wired: Wired - December, 1997
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Wait Till Next Year
By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
By the award-winning author of Team of Rivals and The Bully Pulpit, Wait Till Next Year is Doris Kearns Goodwin’s touching memoir of growing up in love with her family and
The Ghost
By: Danielle Steel
With a wife he loves and an exciting London-based career, architect Charles Waterston's life seems in perfect balance. Nothing in his comfortable existence prepares him for the sudden end to his ten-year marriage—or his unwanted transfer to his firm's New …
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty,early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and …
The Christmas Box
By: Richard Paul Evans
A special anniversary edition of the unforgettable Christmas classic that has touched the hearts of millions of readers: “the most popular holiday tale since Tiny Tim” (Newsweek).Since
The Perfect Storm
By: Sebastian Junger
The bestselling book that became the blockbuster film starring George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and Diane Lane. In October 1991, three weather systems collided off the coast of Nova Scotia to create a storm of singular fury, boasting waves over one …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Armored Core
Asmodeus
Balls of Steel
Critical Depth
An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 08, 1997?
On December 08, 1997 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is December 08, 1997?
On December 08, 1997 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 08, 1997?
On December 08, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1997?
On December 08, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 08, 1997?
On December 08, 1997 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 08, 1997?
On December 08, 1997 several famous people were born including, Chloe Morton.
Which famous people died on December 08, 1997?
Famous people died on December 08, 1997 include, Leon Poliakov.
What was the number one song in December 08, 1997?
The number one song in the week of December 08, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John in US and Perfect Day by Various Artists in UK.
What were the top hits on December 08, 1997?
The top hits on December 08, 1997 were Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes, You Make Me Wanna.. by Usher in US and Perfect Day by Various Artists, Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh! by Teletubbies in UK.
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