What happened on Sunday August 17, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1997:

• "I'll Be Missing You" Tops US Charts Puff Daddy and Faith Evans' memorial song "I'll Be Missing You", a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G., reached number one on the US Billboard charts, reflecting the significant cultural impact of the track.
• 79th PGA Championship Won by Davis Love III Davis Love III won the 79th PGA Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club, shooting an impressive total score of 269, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision in professional golf.
• First of America Senior Golf Classic The First of America Senior Golf Classic was held, featuring top senior professional golfers competing in a prestigious tournament.
• Dru Hill's R&B Hit "Never Make A Promise" by R&B group Dru Hill topped the R&B charts, showcasing the group's popularity in the late 1990s music scene.
• Chinese Zodiac: Ox In the Chinese zodiac, this date corresponds to the Ox sign, symbolizing diligence, dependability, and strength.
• Astrological Sign: Leo August 17th falls under the zodiac sign of Leo, characterized by traits of leadership, creativity, and confidence.
• Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous The moon was in a waxing gibbous phase, approaching but not yet at full illumination, representing a period of growth and anticipation.

Events in 1997

August 17, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 17, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Aalst - Antwerp : 2 - 0
• Charleroi - Standard : 2 - 1
• Club Brugge - Westerlo : 3 - 1
• Germinal - Lierse : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Dundee United - Hibernian : 1 - 1

August 17, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1997 can also be written as 8/17/1997 in the US and as 17/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

August 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
5. Meredith Brooks - Bitch

August 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Will Smith - Men In Black
3. Gala - Freed From Desire
4. Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Boyzone - Picture Of You

August 17, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
5. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:14 pm and setting at 06:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1997.

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Someone born on August 17, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

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