Tuesday December 16, 1997: on this day

December 16, 1997 was the 350th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 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 December 16, 1997, who was born and died on December 16, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. M.D.C. - Maschera di cera, directed by Sergio Stivaletti), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 16, 1997?


December 16, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1997 can also be written as 12/16/1997 in the US and as 16/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

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December 16, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1997:

December 16, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Dallas Mavericks - Golden State Warriors : 92 - 103
  • Detroit Pistons - New York Knicks : 78 - 83
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves : 109 - 96
  • Phoenix Suns - Cleveland Cavaliers : 90 - 103
  • Portland Trail Blazers - Sacramento Kings : 87 - 94

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Hertha : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Clyde - Queen of Sth : 0 - 0
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December 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on December 16, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 09:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Who was born on December 16, 1997?


Famous people born on December 16, 1997:

  • Maude Apatow
    Maude Apatow

    Actress.

  • Zara Larsson

    Zara Larsson is a Swedish singer known for hits like 'Lush Life' and 'Never Forget You.

  • Carlos Basham Jr.
  • Parinya Chuaimaroeng
  • Snot
  • Raffaello Ivaldi
  • Spence Moore II
  • Alessandro Mordacci
  • Bruno Morgado
  • Katharina Naschenweng
  • Marcos Ramírez
  • Franziska Stocker
  • Yeule
  • Kristjan Kushta
  • Radek Látal
  • Bassam Al-Rawi
  • Sergio Akieme

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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


You are 26 years 3 months old,

or 315 months and 3 days old,

or 1370 weeks

or 9590 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 16, 1997?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on December 16, 1997:

  • Lillian Disney

    Lillian Disney was the wife of Walt Disney and a businesswoman who helped manage the Disney family's financial affairs.

  • Nicolette Larson

    Singer lotta love, dies at 45 from a brain seizure.

  • Richard Warwick

    Actor (johnny dangerously sebastine, if), is killed at 52.

  • Ralph Fasanella
  • Zoya Leporska

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

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

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


Holidays on December 16, 1997:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect Day
  2. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  3. - Barbie Girl
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Body
  2. - A Song For Mama
  3. - We're Not Making Love No More
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - Butta Love

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 1997 was Y Hubo Alguien by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The Latin music chart on December 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y Hubo Alguien
  2. - En El Jardin
  3. - Si Tu Supieras
  4. - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
  5. - Quiero Estar Contigo

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

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

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

The Education of Little Tree

The Education of Little Tree

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Richard Friedenberg

Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem

Kundun

Kundun

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Joey

Joey

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Ian Barry

Starring: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Roberto Benigni

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Robot Wars

Robot Wars

Release year: 1997

Directed by: William L. Stewart

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

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

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

Another City, Not My Own by Dominick Dunne

Another City, Not My Own

By:

Gus Bailey is a journalist who has been in high society for a while and knows all the secrets of the very wealthy. He now turns his keen eye to Los Angeles and witnesses the trial of the accused.

Survival Of The Fittest by Jonathan Kellerman

Survival Of The Fittest

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A diplomat's daughter disappears during a school field trip. She is lured into Santa Monica Mountains and murdered in cold blood.

The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

The God Of Small Things

By:

Arundhati's debut novel has been compared favorably with Dickens and Faulkner. It is a modern classic that has been loved and read by millions.

Lucky You by Carl Hiaasen

Lucky You

By:

Florida woman who wins the lottery millions only to have her ticket stolen

The Matarese Countdown by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Countdown

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: "First-rate suspense People Twenty years ago, top agents of the CIA and KGB joined forces to bring down Matarese Circle. This international cabal was a crossroads of the CIA, KGB, and the CIA.

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

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

Brunswick World: Tournament of Champions

Brunswick World: Tournament of Champions

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Black Pearl

Tetrisphere

Tetrisphere

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Eat My Dust

Eat My Dust

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

Batman & Robin

Batman & Robin

Platform: PlayStation, Game.com

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment Tiger Electronics

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1997?

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

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

On December 16, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1997?

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

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What is special about December 16th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

Find out more about December 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 December 1997?

December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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