Wednesday April 16, 1997: on this day

April 16, 1997 was the 106th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1997, who was born and died on April 16, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy), movies (e.g. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, directed by Jay Roach), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1997?


April 16, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1997 can also be written as 4/16/1997 in the US and as 16/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

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April 16, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1997:

  • Howard stern radio show premieres in minneapolis / st. paul on wrqc 100.3 fm
  • Houston, texas, socialite doris angleton is murdered in her river oaks home. roger angleton later admits to the crime in his suicide note. despite being found innocent of the crime by a texas jury, he is later arrested by the united states department of justice on similar charges.
  • Houston socialite doris angleton is murdered in her river oaks home. her brother-in-law, roger angleton, later admits to the crime in his suicide note.

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April 16, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - New York Knicks : 92 - 96
  • Charlotte Hornets - Boston Celtics : 108 - 102
  • Chicago Bulls - Miami Heat : 92 - 102
  • Dallas Mavericks - Minnesota Timberwolves : 92 - 77
  • Denver Nuggets - Portland Trail Blazers : 63 - 107

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Sp Gijon : 4 - 0
  • Betis - Zaragoza : 2 - 2
  • Celta - Logrones : 4 - 0
  • Hercules - Tenerife : 3 - 1
  • La Coruna - Compostela : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Toulouse : 3 - 0
  • Gueugnon - Epinal : 3 - 0
  • Laval - Mulhouse : 0 - 0
  • Lorient - Amiens : 0 - 2
  • Niort - Le Mans : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Le Havre : 2 - 0
  • Bordeaux - Monaco : 2 - 1
  • Caen - Nancy : 1 - 1
  • Marseille - Montpellier : 2 - 2
  • Metz - Guingamp : 2 - 0
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April 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 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 April 16th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 01:56 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1997.

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Who was born on April 16, 1997?


Famous people born on April 16, 1997:

  • Anisha

    Anisha Padukone is a professional tennis player known for her achievements in the sport.

  • Tayler Brayden

    Youtube star.

  • Maisie Williams

    Actress.

  • Te'a Cooper
  • Louis Démoléon
  • Achref Gannouni
  • Jacob Harris
  • Arttu Hoskonen
  • Jaakko Hänninen
  • Enzo Lombardo
  • Silvio Alejandro Martínez
  • Micah Maʻa
  • Galefele Moroko
  • Iva Slonjšak
  • Yun Ye-bin
  • Brian Mansilla
  • Raffael Behounek
  • Burak Bekaroğlu

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on April 16th

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April 16, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years and 8 days old,

or 324 months and 8 days old,

or 1410 weeks

or 9870 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1997?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 1997.

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April 16, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1997:

  • Roland Topor

    French writer and artist.

  • Esmeralda Arboleda Cadavid

    Colombian politician (d. 1997).

  • Mae Boren Axton

    Songwriter ("heartbreak hotel"), is 82 years old.

  • Emilio Azcarraga Milmo

    Media tycoon, who dies at 66.

  • Michael Stroka

    Actor (aristede dark shadows), dies from cancer at 57.

  • Orazio Frugoni
  • Claude Tresmontant
  • Jan Bruins
  • Thierry Metz
  • Vito Fumagalli

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 16th

holidays

April 16, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1997:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1997:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  2. - You Were Meant For Me
  3. - Wannabe
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - All By Myself

April 16, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly
  2. - Bellissima
  3. - Don't Speak
  4. - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
  5. - Block Rockin' Beats

April 16, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - In My Bed
  2. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  3. - Get It Together
  4. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  5. - Big Daddy

April 16, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 16, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
  2. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  3. - O Soy O Fui
  4. - Mi Sangre Prisionera
  5. - Quien Pierde Mas

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April 16, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jay Roach

Starring: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Mimi Rogers

Country: United States of America

Blackrock

Blackrock

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Steven Vidler

Starring: Laurence Breuls, Linda Cropper, Simon Lyndon, Chris Haywood

Leather Jacket Love Story

Leather Jacket Love Story

Release year: 1997

Directed by: David DeCoteau

Starring: Sean Tataryn, Christopher Bradley, Geoff Moody, Héctor Mercado

The Night Flier

The Night Flier

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mark Pavia

Starring: Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle, Dan Monahan, Michael H. Moss

Warriors of Virtue

Warriors of Virtue

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Ronny Yu

Starring: Angus Macfadyen, Mario Yedidia, Marley Shelton, Chao Li Chi

April 16, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

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

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

Brass Eye

Brass Eye

Release year: 1997

Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

April 16, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy

Evening Class

By:

You had to be attentive to the quieter ones. They were the ones who found the true passion.

The Gift Of Peace by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

The Gift Of Peace

By:

Joseph Cardinal Bernardin's gentle leadership during his ministerial career had made him a beloved figure internationally. But the words he left about his final journey would change everything

Sole Survivor by Dean Koontz

Sole Survivor

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Three hundred thirty people were killed. No explanation. No survivors.

Journey Into Darkness by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker

Journey Into Darkness

By:

Mindhunter, the FBI Special Agent who is also the author of Mindhunter, describes his work in behavioral profiling and explains how he was capable of getting into the heads of criminals and outlining their actions.

April 16, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

FIFA: Road to World Cup 98

Platform: PC Game Boy Mega Drive/Genesis SNES Sega Saturn PlayStation Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Electronic Arts THQ (Game Boy)

F1 Pole Position 64 Human Grand Prix: The New Generation

F1 Pole Position 64 Human Grand Prix: The New Generation

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Ubisoft

Breath of Fire III

Breath of Fire III

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Capcom, Tommo Inc.

Ballblazer Champions

Ballblazer Champions

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action, sports

Publisher: NA LucasArts; EU CTO SpA

Asmodeus

Asmodeus

Platform: DOS

Genre: Action-adventure, Roleplaying video game

Publisher: Vochozka Trading

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1997?

On April 16, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1997?

On April 16, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1997?

On April 16, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

Find out more about April 16th

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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 April 1997?

April 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1997 calendar looked like.

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