What happened on Thursday August 14, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1997:

• Timothy McVeigh Sentenced to Death Timothy McVeigh, the perpetrator of the Oklahoma City bombing, was formally sentenced to death by a federal court. This marked a significant moment in the aftermath of the 1995 terrorist attack that killed 168 people and injured hundreds more.
• Soyuz TM-25 Space Mission Concludes The Soyuz TM-25 spacecraft successfully landed, completing its mission in space. This mission was part of the ongoing Russian space exploration efforts during the late 1990s.
• 1776 Musical Revival Opens The historical musical '1776' by Sherman Edwards opened at the Criterion Theater in New York City, featuring actor Brent Spiner. The production would run for 333 performances, bringing the story of the American Revolution's founding fathers to the stage.

Events in 1997

August 14, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1997 calendar

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 14th is Leo.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1997

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Someone born on August 14, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 9 days old,

or 1444 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10114 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1997?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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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.

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