Wednesday October 15, 1997: on this day

October 15, 1997 was the 288th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1997, who was born and died on October 15, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Titanic, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Sleepwalkers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1997?


October 15, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 288th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1997 can also be written as 10/15/1997 in the US and as 15/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 15, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1997:

  • Cleveland indians beat baltimore orioles 4 games to 2 in alcs
  • Former rep dan rostenkowski released from custody for mail fraud
  • New york jury awards boxer mitch green $45,000 in civil lawsuit against mike tyson, for street brawl in 1988
  • Us launches nuclear powered cassini to saturn
  • Nasa launches the cassini-huygens probe to saturn.
  • Andy green sets the first supersonic land speed record for the thrustssc team, led by richard noble of the united kingdom. thrustssc goes through the flying mile course at black rock desert, nevada at an average speed of 1,227.985 km/h (763.035 mph).
  • The cassini probe launches from cape canaveral on its way to saturn.

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October 15, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 3 - 3
  • Duisburg - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Bielefeld : 3 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Munich 1860 : 5 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Merida : 4 - 0
  • Betis - Zaragoza : 3 - 3
  • Espanol - Compostela : 1 - 0
  • La Coruna - Valladolid : 1 - 3
  • Salamanca - Oviedo : 0 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Numancia : 2 - 0
  • Badajoz - Ath Madrid B : 1 - 1
  • Eibar - Toledo : 3 - 3
  • Elche - Alaves : 0 - 1
  • Extremadura - Leganes : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Toulon : 3 - 2
  • Le Mans - Wasquehal : 1 - 0
  • Lille - Caen : 3 - 0
  • Lorient - Mulhouse : 1 - 1
  • Louhans-Cuis. - Nice : 0 - 1
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October 15, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:16 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1997.

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Who was born on October 15, 1997?


Famous people born on October 15, 1997:

  • Adora Svitak

    Young author known for her inspirational writing and TED Talks.

  • Perle Morroni
  • Richard Núñez
  • Jarl Magnus Riiber
  • Bassala Sambou
  • T.J. Shorts
  • Andreja Slokar
  • Song Bum-keun
  • Arella Guirantes
  • Romanie Schotte

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 15th

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October 15, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 5 months old,

or 317 months and 13 days old,

or 1380 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9661 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1997?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 15, 1997.

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October 15, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1997:

  • Rafael Franco Reyes
  • Folke Arström
  • Walter Fritzsch
  • Aurelio Bonori

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1997:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1997:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - How Do I Live

October 15, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

October 15, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  3. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - What About Us

October 15, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 15, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  3. - El Reloj
  4. - Te Sigo Amando
  5. - Desesperadamente Enamorado

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October 15, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Titanic

Titanic

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar

Switchback

Switchback

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jeb Stuart

Starring: Danny Glover, Dennis Quaid, Claudia Stedelin, Ian Nelson

The Woodlanders

The Woodlanders

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Agland

Starring: Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell, Cal MacAninch, Tony Haygarth

Red Corner

Red Corner

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jon Avnet

Starring: Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford, Byron Mann

October 15, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

October 15, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

Timequake

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There has been a timequake. Everyone--even yourself--must live the decade from February 17, 1991 to February 17, 2001 again. We all need to do the exact same thing.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

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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 Royals by Kitty Kelley

The Royals

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Kitty Kelly's exposés on Oprah Winfrey and Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Onassis made her the most successful biographer in the world.

The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

By:

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson

The Grilling Season

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To host a hockey party, a chilly reception Caterer Goldy Schilz was hired. The fun won't end there.

October 15, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

7th Legion

7th Legion

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: MicroProse

The Crow: City of Angels

The Crow: City of Angels

Platform: PlayStation, Saturn, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Castlevania Legends

Castlevania Legends

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Konami

Beach Festival World Championship 1997

Beach Festival World Championship 1997

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Volleyball

Publisher: Comad

Hot Shots Golf

Hot Shots Golf

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1997?

On October 15, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1997?

On October 15, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1997?

On October 15, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

Find out more about October 15th

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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 October 1997?

October 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1997 calendar looked like.

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