What happened on Monday December 08, 1997?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1997:

• US Number 1 Song: Elton John's Tribute "Candle in the Wind 1997" by Elton John, a tribute to Princess Diana, topped the US music charts. This poignant song became a global phenomenon, commemorating the life of Princess Diana following her tragic death earlier that year.
• Myra Hindley Court Appearance Myra Hindley, one of the notorious Moors murderers, appeared at the High Court of Justice to challenge the Home Secretary's decision that she should remain imprisoned for life. This legal proceeding highlighted the ongoing controversy surrounding one of Britain's most infamous serial killers.
• 8th Billboard Music Awards Highlights The 8th Billboard Music Awards celebrated top musical achievements, with LeAnn Rimes and the Spice Girls emerging as major winners. The event highlighted the pop music landscape of 1997, showcasing the era's most popular artists and their commercial success.
• UK Number 1 Song: Perfect Day "Perfect Day" by Various Artists claimed the top spot on the UK music charts. This collaborative track, featuring multiple artists, represented a significant musical moment in British pop culture.
• Death of Bob Bell, Legendary TV Clown Bob Bell, WGN's first Bozo the Clown and a beloved children's television personality, passed away at the age of 75. Bell was a pioneering figure in children's entertainment, bringing joy and laughter to generations of young viewers through his iconic clown character.
• R&B Chart Topper: LSG's My Body "My Body" by LSG (Levert, Sweat, Gill) dominated the R&B music charts, showcasing the group's popularity in the contemporary R&B music scene of 1997.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1997

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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

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

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.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
5. LSG - 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.

1. Various Artists - Perfect Day
2. Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
3. Aqua - Barbie Girl
4. All Saints - Never Ever
5. Boyzone - 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 music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. LSG - My Body
2. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
3. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1997

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Someone born on December 08, 1997 is:

27 years 4 months old,

or 328 months and 15 days old,

or 1428 weeks and 2 days old,

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