What happened on Saturday May 10, 1997?

Here's what happened on May 10, 1997:

• Devastating Qayen Earthquake in Iran On May 10, 1997, a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck northeastern Iran's Khorasan Province, specifically near the city of Qayen. The seismic event caused widespread destruction, resulting in at least 1,567 fatalities, over 2,300 injuries, and leaving approximately 50,000 people homeless. The earthquake destroyed or severely damaged over 15,000 homes, creating a significant humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Chicago Cubs Achieve Rare Triple Play On May 10, 1997, the Chicago Cubs executed baseball's 68th triple play during a game against the San Francisco Giants, a rare and exciting defensive achievement in Major League Baseball.
• Roller Derby Legend Joanie Weston Passes Away Joanie Weston, a prominent roller derby athlete known for her performances with the Bay Bombers, died on May 10, 1997, at the age of 61. She was a significant figure in the sport during its peak popularity.

Events in 1997

May 10, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 10, 1997

Newspapers from May. 10, 1997

May 10, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Atlanta Hawks : 100 - 80
• Utah Jazz - Los Angeles Lakers : 110 - 95

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Mouscron : 2 - 1
• Genk - Harelbeke : 4 - 1
• Germinal - Anderlecht : 4 - 1
• Mechelen - Lommel : 0 - 1
• Molenbeek - Antwerp : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Freiburg : 0 - 0
• Bielefeld - Munich 1860 : 2 - 3
• Bochum - Stuttgart : 2 - 1
• Karlsruhe - Dortmund : 1 - 1
• Schalke 04 - Dusseldorf : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Mannheim - Leipzig : 1 - 1
• Oldenburg - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1

May 10, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 130th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1997 can also be written as 5/10/1997 in the US and as 10/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

May 10, 1997 in May 1997 calendar

Famous people born on May 10, 1997:

• Richarlison

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on May 10th

Famous people died on May 10, 1997:

• Silvano Tranquilli
• Carlo Baiardi

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on May 10th

May 10, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
3. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
4. Savage Garden - I Want You
5. Monica - For You I Will

May 10, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. The Cardigans - Lovefool
2. Olive - You're Not Alone
3. R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
4. Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody
5. Gary Barlow - Love Won't Wait

May 10, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. 112 - Cupid
5. B-Rock & The Bizz - My Baby Daddy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.

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May 10, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 10, 1997 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 May 10, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 11:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1997.

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Someone born on May 10, 1997 is:

27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 13 days old,

or 1458 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10210 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1997?

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