Monday May 12, 1997: on this day

May 12, 1997 was the 132nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 12, 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 May 12, 1997, who was born and died on May 12, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. Bent, directed by Sean Mathias), TV series (e.g. Born To Run) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1997?


May 12, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1997 can also be written as 5/12/1997 in the US and as 12/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1997:

  • Angels scores 13 in 7th vs. white sox
  • Susie maroney, 22, of australia, is first to swim from cuba to florida.
  • Russia and chechnya sign peace deal after 400 years of conflict.
  • Tornado narrowly misses downtown miami, florida.
  • The russian-chechen peace treaty is signed.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Los Angeles Lakers - Utah Jazz : 93 - 98
  • Miami Heat - New York Knicks : 76 - 89

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Ein Frankfurt - Hertha : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Valencia - La Coruna : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Roda JC - NAC Breda : 2 - 1
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May 12, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 12, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 01:03 am.

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

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Who was born on May 12, 1997?


Famous people born on May 12, 1997:

  • Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush

    Movie actress.

  • Noeh Bouma

    Talented soccer player known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Jackob MacDonald

    Australian professional surfer.

  • Jekhi Collins

    Known for his exceptional skills on the basketball court.

  • Frenkie de Jong

    Dutch footballer.

  • Morgan Lake

    English athlete.

  • Brandon Hudson

    Pop singer.

  • Shane Lemieux
  • Taylor Moore
  • Mark Oliver Roosnupp
  • Nate Sestina
  • Roderic Teamer
  • Connor Williams
  • Jordon Varnado
  • Elliott List
  • Juan Brunetta
  • Gianna Dior
  • Ismael Díaz

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 12 days old,

or 1406 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9844 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 May 12, 1997?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 12, 1997.

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May 12, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1997:

  • Mililani

    Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Boaz Modai

    Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.

  • Einar Gundersen
  • Henri Thomasson
  • Hendrikus Plenter
  • Achille Salerni
  • Charles-Arthur Gauthier
  • Augusto Céspedes

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 12th

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May 12, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1997:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1997:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1997:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - MMMbop
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - You Were Meant For Me
  5. - For You I Will

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lovefool
  2. - You're Not Alone
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - You Might Need Somebody
  5. - Love Won't Wait

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1997 was G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. by Changing Faces, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
  2. - Hypnotize youtube
  3. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  4. - Cupid
  5. - Return Of The Mack

May 12, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 12, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo En Ti
  2. - Secuestro De Amor
  3. - Unidos Para Siempre
  4. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  5. - Sola Otra Vez

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May 12, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bent

Bent

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sean Mathias

Starring: Lothaire Bluteau, Clive Owen, Mick Jagger, Brian Webber

American Perfekt

American Perfekt

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Chart

Starring: Amanda Plummer, Robert Forster, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk

Trial and Error

Trial and Error

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jonathan Lynn

Starring: Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen

The Blackout

The Blackout

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Abel Ferrara

Starring: Matthew Modine, Claudia Schiffer, Béatrice Dalle, Sarah Lassez

Buddy

Buddy

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Caroline Thompson

Starring: Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall

May 12, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Release year: 1997

Shapes of the Invisible

Shapes of the Invisible

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

May 12, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Affair by Amanda Quick

Affair

By:

Charlotte Arkendale knew everything there was to know on men. She had made a career of steering married-minded women away form untrustworthy men.

The Partner by John Grisham

The Partner

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROAs a young, popular partner in a thriving Mississippi legal firm, he was well-liked and well-paid. Patrick Lanigan then stole ninety million from his own law firm and fled for his life.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

The Ranch  by Danielle Steel

The Ranch

By:

Danielle Steel's 39th bestseller tells the story of three former roommates at college who meet up after twenty years and spend one summer at The Ranch.

Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook

Chromosome 6

By:

Behind the headlines on cloning--Dr. Robin Cook blends fact with fiction in one of his most terrifying bestsellers...Chromosome 6 is a prophetic thriller that challenges the medical ethics of genetic manipulation

May 12, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Day the World Broke

The Day the World Broke

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Graphic adventure, puzzle

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Interactive

Star Wars: Yoda Stories

Star Wars: Yoda Stories

Platform: Game Boy Color, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: LucasArts

Ace Combat 2

Ace Combat 2

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Namco

Famista 64

Famista 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Namco

Ecstatica II

Ecstatica II

Platform: DOS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Psygnosis

history

Who was the US President on May 12, 1997?

On May 12, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1997?

On May 12, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1997?

On May 12, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

Find out more about May 12th

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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 May 1997?

May 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1997 calendar looked like.

Monday May 12, 1997