Sunday August 17, 1997: on this day

August 17, 1997 was the 229th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1997, who was born and died on August 17, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. Deconstructing Harry, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1997?


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

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August 17, 1997: What happened on that day?


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August 17, 1997: What were the magazines covers 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
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August 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1997 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on August 17, 1997?


Famous people born on August 17, 1997:

  • Derrek Tuszka
  • Sergio Bermejo
  • Sebastián Galani
  • Javier Avilés
  • Kalle Koblet
  • Ryan Ledson
  • Wilbert London
  • Royce Newman
  • Guillermo Paiva
  • Jeison Quiñónes

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 2 days old,

or 1387 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9711 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1997?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 1997.

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August 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1997:

  • Secondo Magni
  • Jan Rogowski

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

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August 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1997:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - 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.

August 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - Not Tonight
  4. - I'll Be Missing You
  5. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - El Tucanazo
  4. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  5. - No Pretendo

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August 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deconstructing Harry

Deconstructing Harry

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Judy Davis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephanie Roth Haberle

Soul Food

Soul Food

Release year: 1997

Directed by: George Tillman Jr.

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach

Affliction

Affliction

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Brigid Tierney

Gummo

Gummo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Harmony Korine

Starring: Nick Sutton, Jacob Sewell, Lara Tosh, Jacob Reynolds

Hoodlum

Hoodlum

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Bill Duke

Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia

August 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Hitz

Hitz

Release year: 1997

Country: United States of America

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

August 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

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This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.

Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown

Fat Tuesday

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An angry police officer is outraged that his partner was acquitted. He took the wife of the defense attorney in a desperate attempt to exact revenge. This story of passion and corruption will bring redemption to those who are involved.

The Gift Of Fear by Gavin de Becker

The Gift Of Fear

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True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear can be a curse. Learn how to distinguish the two. A date will not accept "no" as an answer.

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.

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

August 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

C-Dogs

C-Dogs

Platform: PC (DOS, Linux, Mac OS X, Windows), source ports to additional platforms

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Ronny Wester

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color

Genre: Platform

Publisher: JP MediaQuest

British Open Championship Golf

British Open Championship Golf

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Golf sports game

Publisher: Looking Glass Technologies

Chopper Attack

Chopper Attack

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

Grandia

Grandia

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP ESP Software; NA SCEA; EU Ubisoft; PAL Game Arts (PSN)

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1997?

On August 17, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1997?

On August 17, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1997?

On August 17, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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Sunday August 17, 1997