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August 14, 1997 was the 226th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 14, 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 August 14, 1997, who was born and died on August 14, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. Deconstructing Harry, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 14, 1997?
- August 14, 1997: What happened on that day?
- August 14, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 14, 1997?
- August 14, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 14, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 14, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 14, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 14, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 14, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 14, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on August 14, 1997?
What day of the week was August 14, 1997?
August 14, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 226th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1997 can also be written as 8/14/1997 in the US and as 14/8/1997 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1997:
- 1776, opens at criterion theater, new york city
- Convicted okla city bomber timothy mcveigh formally sentenced to death
- Okla court of appeals upholds death sentence of timothy mcveigh
- Soyuz tm-25 lands
August 14, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 14, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 14, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1997 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 02:51 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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Who was born on August 14, 1997?
Famous people born on August 14, 1997:
- Kailor Mack
Kailor Mack is an American football cornerback who plays in the National Football League (NFL) for the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Greet Minnen
Belgian tennis player.
- Austin Porter
Pop singer.
- Valdu Té
- Lior Carreira
- Grad Damen
- Andi Farid Izdihar
- Mfiondu Kabengele
- Rodrigo Mathiola
- Angel Romaeo
- Maqsat Täýkenov
- Jabari Zuniga
- Marko Mijailović
- Mohammed Al-Rubaie
- Devin Asiasi
- Julia Bergshoeff
Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:
![Emmanuelle Béart]()
Emmanuelle BéartFrench actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.
![Mila Kunis]()
Mila KunisMila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.
![Halle Berry]()
Halle BerryAmerican actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.
![Steve Martin]()
Steve MartinAmerican comedian and actor.
![David Hallyday]()
David HallydayFrench singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.
![Magic Johnson]()
Magic JohnsonAmerican professional basketball player and noted athlete.
![Sarah Brightman]()
Sarah BrightmanBritish singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...
![Danielle Steel]()
Danielle SteelAmerican novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.
![Susan Saint James]()
Susan Saint JamesAmerican actress.
![Raoul Bova]()
Raoul BovaItalian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
August 14, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 8 months old,
or 320 months and 12 days old,
or 1393 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9752 days old,
if you were born on August 14, 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 August 14, 1997?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 14, 1997.
August 14, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1997:
- Charlie Fleming
- Guido Vincenzi
- Camillo Ferrè
- Víctor Medina
What famous deaths happened on August 14th?
Famous deaths on August 14th:
![Phyllis Thaxter]()
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
![Dorothy Stratten]()
Dorothy StrattenCanadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
![Fyvush Finkel]()
Fyvush FinkelAmerican actor (b. 1922).
![Bruno Kirby]()
Bruno KirbyAmerican actor and director (d. 2006).
![Sigrid Gurie]()
Sigrid GurieBrooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).
![Gale Sondergaard]()
Gale SondergaardGale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
![Camilla Horn]()
Camilla HornShe was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.
- Williom Randolph Hearst
Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.
- Maximiano Kolbe
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
- Enzio Ferrari
Founder of Ferrari S.p.
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August 14, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 14, 1997:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
August 14, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 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.
August 14, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
- The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
- Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
- Meredith Brooks - Bitch
August 14, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 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.
August 14, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- Will Smith - Men In Black
- Gala - Freed From Desire
- Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
- Boyzone - Picture Of You
August 14, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 14, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 14, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
- The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
- Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
- Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
August 14, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 14, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 14, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 14, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Miente
- Luis Miguel - Por Debajo De La Mesa
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana - El Tucanazo
- Jordi - Desesperadamente Enamorado
- Gloria Estefan - No Pretendo
August 14, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 14, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Deconstructing Harry
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Judy Davis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephanie Roth Haberle
Soul Food
Release year: 1997
Directed by: George Tillman Jr.
Starring: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach
Affliction
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Brigid Tierney
Gummo
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Harmony Korine
Starring: Nick Sutton, Jacob Sewell, Lara Tosh, Jacob Reynolds
Hoodlum
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Bill Duke
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia
August 14, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:
Tiger Bay
Release year: 1997
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Happy Camp
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Josh Anthony
Riding the Tiger
Release year: 1997
Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson
Born to Run
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Phil Coles
Hitz
Release year: 1997
Country: United States of America
August 14, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 14, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Millionaire Next Door
By: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.
Deception On His Mind
By: Elizabeth George
Balford-le-Nez, a dying seaside resort on the Essex coast, is Balford-le-Nez. The sleepy town is shocked to learn that a member of its small, but growing Asian community was murdered at the beach.
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
The Third Twin
By: Ken Follett
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferami discovered identical twins in a restricted FBI database. She is terrified by the bizarre discovery and determined to find the truth, even if it means she becomes embroiled in a scandal that …
The Gift Of Fear
By: Gavin de Becker
True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear can be a curse. Learn how to distinguish the two. A date will not accept "no" as an answer.
August 14, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 14, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
AirCars
BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako
The Bombing Islands
Gloom 3
Chasm: The Rift
Who was the US President on August 14, 1997?
On August 14, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1997?
On August 14, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1997?
On August 14, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 14th?
August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of August. 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 August 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
- 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.
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 August 1997?
August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
