What happened on Tuesday August 12, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1997:

• IBM Personal Computer Launch IBM releases its groundbreaking Personal Computer (PC), a pivotal moment in computing history that would revolutionize personal technology and set industry standards for decades to come.
• IBM Personal Computer Launch IBM releases its groundbreaking Personal Computer (PC), a pivotal moment in computing history that would revolutionize personal technology and set industry standards for decades to come.
• IBM Personal Computer Launch IBM releases its groundbreaking Personal Computer (PC), a pivotal moment in computing history that would revolutionize personal technology and set industry standards for decades to come.
• South Africa Banned from Olympic Games Due to the country's systemic racist apartheid policies, South Africa is officially banned from participating in the Olympic Games, a significant international condemnation of its discriminatory political system.
• South Africa Banned from Olympic Games Due to the country's systemic racist apartheid policies, South Africa is officially banned from participating in the Olympic Games, a significant international condemnation of its discriminatory political system.
• South Africa Banned from Olympic Games Due to the country's systemic racist apartheid policies, South Africa is officially banned from participating in the Olympic Games, a significant international condemnation of its discriminatory political system.
• Liberation of Alençon by French Forces Alençon becomes the first city in France to be liberated from Nazi occupation by French forces under the command of General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque. This significant moment marked an important milestone in the French Resistance during World War II.
• Liberation of Alençon by French Forces Alençon becomes the first city in France to be liberated from Nazi occupation by French forces under the command of General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque. This significant moment marked an important milestone in the French Resistance during World War II.
• Liberation of Alençon by French Forces Alençon becomes the first city in France to be liberated from Nazi occupation by French forces under the command of General Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque. This significant moment marked an important milestone in the French Resistance during World War II.
• Great Train Robber Escapes Prison Charlie Wilson, a notorious member of the infamous Great Train Robbery gang, dramatically escapes from Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, England, adding another chapter to the legendary criminal saga.
• Great Train Robber Escapes Prison Charlie Wilson, a notorious member of the infamous Great Train Robbery gang, dramatically escapes from Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, England, adding another chapter to the legendary criminal saga.
• Great Train Robber Escapes Prison Charlie Wilson, a notorious member of the infamous Great Train Robbery gang, dramatically escapes from Winson Green Prison in Birmingham, England, adding another chapter to the legendary criminal saga.
• UN Security Council Resolution on Yemen and Pakistan The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 29, addressing the membership status of Yemen and Pakistan within the international organization, potentially expanding diplomatic representation and global engagement.
• UN Security Council Resolution on Yemen and Pakistan The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 29, addressing the membership status of Yemen and Pakistan within the international organization, potentially expanding diplomatic representation and global engagement.
• UN Security Council Resolution on Yemen and Pakistan The United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 29, addressing the membership status of Yemen and Pakistan within the international organization, potentially expanding diplomatic representation and global engagement.
• Death of Gulshan Kumar Gulshan Kumar, a pioneering Indian entrepreneur and music producer, founder of T-Series, passes away. He was instrumental in transforming the Indian music industry and popularizing devotional and film music on a global scale.
• Death of Gulshan Kumar Gulshan Kumar, a pioneering Indian entrepreneur and music producer, founder of T-Series, passes away. He was instrumental in transforming the Indian music industry and popularizing devotional and film music on a global scale.
• Death of Gulshan Kumar Gulshan Kumar, a pioneering Indian entrepreneur and music producer, founder of T-Series, passes away. He was instrumental in transforming the Indian music industry and popularizing devotional and film music on a global scale.

Events in 1997

August 12, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1997

August 12, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Crystal Palace - Barnsley : 0 - 1

August 12, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 12, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1997:

• Sayesha Saigal

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1997:

• Luther Allison

  Luther Allison was an influential blues rock guitarist known for his powerful performances and album 'Bad News Is Coming'.

• Gulshan Kumar

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
5. Meredith Brooks - Bitch

August 12, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Will Smith - Men In Black
3. Gala - Freed From Desire
4. Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Boyzone - Picture Of You

August 12, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
5. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:44 pm and setting at 01:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1997

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Someone born on August 12, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 11 days old,

or 1445 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10116 days old,

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