Monday December 08, 1997: on this day

December 08, 1997 was the 342nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 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 December 08, 1997, who was born and died on December 08, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. The Education of Little Tree, directed by Richard Friedenberg), TV series (e.g. Stella Street) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1997?


December 08, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1997 can also be written as 12/8/1997 in the US and as 8/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

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December 08, 1997: What happened on that day?


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December 08, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 08, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

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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December 08, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 01:09 pm and setting at 01:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1997.

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Who was born on December 08, 1997?


Famous people born on December 08, 1997:

  • Jemina Montag

    German athlete who won gold in the 2019 World Championships in the 4x400m relay.

  • Sam Hauser

    American basketball player.

  • Chloe Morton

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

  • Matthias Schoenaerts
    Matthias Schoenaerts

    Belgian actor known for his roles in films like 'Rust and Bone' and 'The Danish Girl'.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 3 months old,

or 315 months and 11 days old,

or 1371 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9598 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 08, 1997?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 1997.

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December 08, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1997:

  • Bob Bell

    American actor and clown (d. 1997).

  • Leon Poliakov

    At 87, historian dies.

  • Carlos Rafael Rodríguez

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • Imagine John Lennon

    Legendary member of The Beatles and solo artist, known for songs like 'Imagine'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1997:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 8th and December 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  2. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  3. - How Do I Live
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - My Body

December 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect Day
  2. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  3. - Barbie Girl
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star

December 08, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Body
  2. - We're Not Making Love No More
  3. - A Song For Mama
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - My Love Is The Shhh!

December 08, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 1997 was Y Hubo Alguien by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y Hubo Alguien
  2. - En El Jardin
  3. - Si Tu Supieras
  4. - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
  5. - La Venia Bendita

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December 08, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Education of Little Tree

The Education of Little Tree

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Richard Friedenberg

Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem

Kundun

Kundun

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Joey

Joey

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Ian Barry

Starring: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins

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

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Roberto Benigni

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano

Country: United States of America

December 08, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

December 08, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Matarese Countdown by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Countdown

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: "First-rate suspense People Twenty years ago, top agents of the CIA and KGB joined forces to bring down Matarese Circle. This international cabal was a crossroads of the CIA, KGB, and the CIA.

Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry

Comanche Moon

By:

This novel is the final volume in an epic four-volume series that began with Larry McMurty’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Lonesome Dove. It's a capstone to a long tradition of storytelling.

The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King

The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass

By:

This is the fourth volume of the Dark Tower Series, starring Matthew McConaughey & IdrisElba. It's a major motion picture that stars Matthew McConaughey & IdrisElba. A #1 national bestseller about an epic quest for the salvation of the universe.

The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

By:

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

The God Of Small Things

By:

Arundhati's debut novel has been compared favorably with Dickens and Faulkner. It is a modern classic that has been loved and read by millions.

December 08, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dreams to Reality

Dreams to Reality

Platform: Personal computer, PlayStation

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Duckman: The Graphic Adventures of a Private Dick

Duckman: The Graphic Adventures of a Private Dick

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Graphic adventure game

Publisher: Playmates Interactive Entertainment

Tetrisphere

Tetrisphere

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

The Feeble Files

The Feeble Files

Platform: Amiga WarpOS Mac PC (Windows)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Adventure Soft, Bomico, Idigicon, Infogrames

Excalibur 2555 AD

Excalibur 2555 AD

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sir-Tech

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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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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 December 1997?

December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1997 calendar looked like.

Monday December 8, 1997