What happened on Wednesday January 08, 1997?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1997:

• Intel Releases Pentium Processors with MMX Technology Intel launched its groundbreaking Pentium processors featuring MMX multimedia extension instructions. The 166 MHz and 200 MHz models incorporated advanced technological innovations, including 4.5 million transistors and a 66 MHz bus speed. The 200 MHz version achieved a remarkable 350 MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) performance. Developed under the code-name P55C, these processors represented a significant leap in computer processing capabilities, with MMX originally standing for 'matrix-multiplication extensions'.
• Death of Melvin Calvin, Renowned Chemist Melvin Calvin, a distinguished American chemist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Calvin was renowned for his groundbreaking scientific contributions, most notably his work on photosynthesis, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
• Monaco Celebrates 700 Years of Grimaldi Dynasty The Principality of Monaco commenced a year-long commemoration marking the 700th anniversary of the Grimaldi family's continuous rule. This milestone celebration highlighted the remarkable longevity and historical significance of one of Europe's oldest ruling families.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1997

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1997

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Los Angeles Lakers : 97 - 101
• Dallas Mavericks - Philadelphia 76ers : 111 - 93
• Houston Rockets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 81 - 78
• Miami Heat - Portland Trail Blazers : 85 - 81
• Phoenix Suns - Washington Bullets : 113 - 115

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Falkirk - St Mirren : 1 - 1
• Stirling - Morton : 4 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Kilmarnock : 6 - 0

January 08, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1997 can also be written as 1/8/1997 in the US and as 8/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

Famous people died on January 08, 1997:

• Melvin Calvin

  Melvin Calvin was a distinguished American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1961 for his groundbreaking research on the...

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on January 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. Keith Sweat - Nobody
5. Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Tori Amos - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
2. The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
3. Madonna - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
4. White Town - Your Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Someone born on January 08, 1997 is:

28 years 3 months old,

or 339 months and 15 days old,

or 1476 weeks

or 10332 days old,

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There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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