Thursday October 16, 1997: on this day

October 16, 1997 was the 289th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 16, 1997, who was born and died on October 16, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 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 16th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1997?


October 16, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 289th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1997 can also be written as 10/16/1997 in the US and as 16/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 16, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1997:

  • Side show, opens at richard rodgers theater nyc for 91 performances
  • The first color photograph appears on the front page of the new york times.

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

NFL - American Football

  • San Diego Chargers - Kansas City Chiefs : 3 - 31

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Guingamp - Bordeaux : 0 - 1
  • Marseille - Metz : 2 - 0
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October 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 08:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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Who was born on October 16, 1997?


Famous people born on October 16, 1997:

  • Umeka Osaka

    Japanese tennis player who has achieved success on the international stage.

  • Naomii Osaka

    Japanese tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles.

  • Zamorah Leclerc

    Professional track and field athlete specializing in sprinting.

  • Charlis Leclerc

    Young and talented Ferrari driver.

  • Adora Svitak

    Young author known for her inspirational writing and TED Talks.

  • Aliou Dieng

    Malian footballer.

  • Erin Riley

    American victim of homicide in the two-year-old age group.

  • Fabrice Ngah
  • Christian Scaroni
  • Lewis Travis
  • Mirko Zanni
  • Aurélien Diesse
  • Brandin Echols
  • Janina Inkina
  • Ol'ha Jackovec'

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 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 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 October 16, 1997?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1997:

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • James Michener

    Renowned for his epic historical novels, such as 'Hawaii', 'Centennial', and 'Chesapeake', which explore the history and culture of various...

  • James Albert Michener
  • Olga di Grecia

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • Barbara Billingsley
    Barbara Billingsley

    American actress (b. 1915).

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


Observances on October 16, 1997:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 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 16, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

The Bible Code by Michael Drosnin

The Bible Code

By:

I flew to Israel on September 1, 1994 and met with Chaim Guri, a friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rasin. I wrote him a letter, which he promptly gave to the Prime Minster.

Night Passage by Robert B. Parker

Night Passage

By:

A LAPD cop who has a drinking problem and is otherwise clean gets a job offer from a small Massachusetts community. Jesse Stone discovers the truth.

Flood Tide by Clive Cussler

Flood Tide

By:

AN UNDERWATER GRAVEYARD in THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST...A MYSTERIOUS SEAPORT INSIDE THE LOUISIANA BAYOUS...A DIABOLICAL PLAT TO DESTROY AMERICA DIRK PITTA(r), a NUMA agent, rescues a beautiful, undercover agent from an arduous underwater operation at Orion Lake just north of Seattle. …

Underworld by Don DeLillo

Underworld

By:

A finalist for the National Book Award, Don DeLillo's most powerful and riveting novel--"a great American novel, a masterpiece, a thrilling page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle)--Underworld is about the second half of

Dirty Jokes And Beer by Drew Carey

Dirty Jokes And Beer

By:

Drew Carey is a well-known stand-up comedian and host of The Drew Carey Show. But do we know Drew Carey?

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

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

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Platform: DOS and Windows 95

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

A2 Racer

A2 Racer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Davilex Games

Blast Corps

Blast Corps

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Action, puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Automobili Lamborghini

Automobili Lamborghini

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Titus Software; EU Titus Software

Forbes Corporate Warrior

Forbes Corporate Warrior

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Byron Preiss Multimedia

history

Who was the US President on October 16, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1997?

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

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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.

Thursday October 16, 1997