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May 14, 1997 was the 134th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 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 May 14, 1997, who was born and died on May 14, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 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 14th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 14, 1997?
- May 14, 1997: What happened on that day?
- May 14, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 14, 1997?
- May 14, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 14, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 14, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- May 14, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 14, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 14, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 14, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 14, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on May 14, 1997?
What day of the week was May 14, 1997?
May 14, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 14, 1997 can also be written as 5/14/1997 in the US and as 14/5/1997 in UK and Europe.
May 14, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 14, 1997:
- The star alliance is formed between air canada, lufthansa, scandinavian airlines system, thai airways international and united airlines.
May 14, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- New York Knicks - Miami Heat : 81 - 96
May 14, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 14, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1997 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 12:41 pm and setting at 02:10 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 14, 1997?
Famous people born on May 14, 1997:
- Rúben Dias
Portuguese footballer.
- James Outman
American professional baseball player.
- Pyrocynical
Youtube star.
- Jimmy Whetzel
Youtube star.
- Riley Griffiths
- Manushi Chhillar
- Sean Liddicoat
- Jean Patric
- Oksana Livač
- Stefan Posch
- Alessia Praz
- Raimundo Rebolledo
- Matteo Sobrero
- Stojčo Atanasov
- Giorgi Sulava
- Zak Vyner
- Radka Stašová
- Joel Fameyeh
Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:
![Robert Zemeckis]()
Robert ZemeckisRobert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.
![Miranda Cosgrove]()
Miranda CosgroveMiranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.
![Waheeda Rehman]()
Waheeda RehmanWaheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
![Sofia Coppola]()
Sofia CoppolaSofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.
![Cate Blanchett]()
Cate BlanchettActress from australia.
![Patrick Bruel]()
Patrick BruelAlgerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).
![George Lucas]()
George LucasAmerican filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.
![Tim Roth]()
Tim RothBritish actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).
![Amber Tamblyn]()
Amber TamblynAmerican actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
May 14, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 11 months old,
or 323 months and 5 days old,
or 1405 weeks and 2 days old,
or 9837 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 14, 1997?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 14, 1997.
May 14, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1997:
- Morton Heilig
Known for inventing the Sensorama, an early example of immersive multimedia technology.
- Harry Blackstone Jr.
American magician and author (b. 1934).
- Boris Parsadanian
Armenian-estonian composer and violinist (d. 1997).
- Laurie Lee
English poet and author.
- Thelma Carpenter
Singer, dies at 76.
- Princess Caradja-Kretzulesco
Dracula's descendant, dies at the age of 76.
- Jambyn Batmönkh
- Paul Pellas
- Leo Yaffe
- Curt Lange
What famous deaths happened on May 14th?
Famous deaths on May 14th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Robert Stack]()
Robert StackAmerican actor nominated for seven emmys.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
![Powers Boothe]()
Powers BootheAmerican actor (b. 1948).
![Hugh Beaumont]()
Hugh BeaumontAmerican actor and director (d. 1982).
![Enid Bennett]()
Enid BennettSilent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.
![Billie Burke]()
Billie BurkeAmerican actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.
![Lyle Alzado]()
Lyle AlzadoNfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.
- Doyle Brunson
American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.
May 14, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 14, 1997:
- St. Victor and Corona
- St. Carthach the Younger
- DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
- Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Paraguay - Flag Day.
- St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
- St. Just
- St. Engelmer
- St. Vincent of Lerins
Observances on May 14, 1997:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
May 14, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 14, 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 14, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 14, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 14, 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:
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
- Hanson - MMMbop
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
- Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
- Monica - For You I Will
May 14, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 14, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 14, 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:
- The Cardigans - Lovefool
- Olive - You're Not Alone
- R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody
- Gary Barlow - Love Won't Wait
May 14, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 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 14, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 14, 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:
- Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
- Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
- 112 - Cupid
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
May 14, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 14, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 14, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 14, 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:
- Enrique Iglesias - Solo En Ti
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Secuestro De Amor
- Los Tigres del Norte - Unidos Para Siempre
- Los Temerarios - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
- Celine Dion - Sola Otra Vez
May 14, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 14, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bent
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Sean Mathias
Starring: Lothaire Bluteau, Clive Owen, Mick Jagger, Brian Webber
American Perfekt
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Paul Chart
Starring: Amanda Plummer, Robert Forster, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk
Trial and Error
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Starring: Michael Richards, Jeff Daniels, Charlize Theron, Jessica Steen
The Blackout
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Abel Ferrara
Starring: Matthew Modine, Claudia Schiffer, Béatrice Dalle, Sarah Lassez
Buddy
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Caroline Thompson
Starring: Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall
May 14, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Born to Run
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Phil Coles
Knights of Ramune
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna
The Vanishing Man
Release year: 1997
Shapes of the Invisible
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy
Bullyparade
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Michael Herbig
May 14, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 14, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mcnally'S Gamble
By: Lawrence Sanders
It's possible to lose your money when Lawrence Sanders's detective-dilettante plunges into a maelstrom of greed, passion and murder. Archy McNally was initially unofficially enlisted to confirm the bona.
Underboss
By: Peter Maas
Sammy the Bull Gravano was the most powerful member of the American Mafia to be defeated. Peter Maas tells Gravano's tale and takes us into the Cosa Nustra's secret underground, where power, greed, betrayal and deception lurk.
Affair
By: Amanda Quick
Charlotte Arkendale knew everything there was to know on men. She had made a career of steering married-minded women away form untrustworthy men.
Chromosome 6
By: Robin Cook
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
The Notebook
By: Nicholas Sparks
Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.
May 14, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 14, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gunple: Gunman’s Proof
Ark of Time
The Forgotten Realms Archives
Harvest Moon GB
Chasm: The Rift
Who was the US President on May 14, 1997?
On May 14, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1997?
On May 14, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 14, 1997?
On May 14, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 14th?
May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
- 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.
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.
