What happened on Wednesday July 16, 1997?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1997:

• Dow Jones Industrial Average Crosses 8,000 Milestone The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved a historic financial milestone by closing above 8,000 points for the first time, marking a significant period of economic growth. The index gained 63.17 points, representing a remarkable achievement where the market had doubled in value over just 30 months, signaling strong investor confidence and robust economic performance.
• General Henry H. Shelton Nominated as Joint Chiefs Chairman President Bill Clinton nominated Army General Henry H. Shelton as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after an extensive search process. The selection came amid challenges related to ongoing investigations into sexual misconduct within military leadership, highlighting the complex personnel dynamics in the U.S. military during the late 1990s.
• Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Results in Massive Settlement Jerold Mackenzie was awarded a $266 million settlement after being fired from Miller Brewing Company. The case originated from an incident where Mackenzie claimed he was wrongfully terminated after discussing a Seinfeld episode with a coworker, which was interpreted as sexual harassment, leading to a landmark legal decision highlighting workplace communication and harassment policies.

Events in 1997

July 16, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1997

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1997

July 16, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1997 can also be written as 7/16/1997 in the US and as 16/7/1997 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1997 in July 1997 calendar

Famous people died on July 16, 1997:

• Dora Maar

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Meredith Brooks - Bitch
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Hanson - MMMbop
5. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Look Into My Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Sash! featuring Rodriguez - Ecuador
3. Oasis - D'You Know What I Mean?
4. Ultra Nate - Free
5. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Scarface Featuring 2Pac & Johnny P - Smile
5. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:59 pm and setting at 03:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1997

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Someone born on July 16, 1997 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 8 days old,

or 1453 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10174 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1997?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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