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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 16, 1997?
- October 16, 1997: What happened on that day?
- October 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 16, 1997?
- October 16, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 16, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 16, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 16, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 16, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 16, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 16, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on October 16, 1997?
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: 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.
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
October 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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October 16, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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 is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
- 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
American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
- 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
American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
- Elsa Zylberstein
French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
- Linda Darnell
American actress.
- Corinna Harfouch
German actress.
- 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
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
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.
October 16, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1997:
- 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
Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
- Peggy Ann Garner
Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
- Roy Dotrice
Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
- Rick Jason
American actor (b. 1923).
- Ed Lauter
Long beach, new york -- actor.
- John Dunsworth
Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
- Shirley Booth
Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
- Dan Dailey
American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
- Jean Shepherd
Multi-media comedian and writer from america.
- 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]
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:
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LeAnn Rimes - 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:
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
- Dario G - Sunchyme
- Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
- Backstreet Boys - As Long As You Love Me
- Sash! featuring La Trec - 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:
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
- Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
- Brian McKnight Featuring Mase - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
- Total - 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:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Cristian - Lo Mejor De Mi
- Luis Miguel - El Reloj
- Juan Gabriel - Te Sigo Amando
- Jordi - Desesperadamente Enamorado
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.