What happened on Thursday July 17, 1997?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1997:

• F.W. Woolworth Company Closes After 117 Years The iconic F.W. Woolworth Company, a pioneering retail chain that had been a significant part of American consumer culture, ceased operations after 117 years, marking the end of an era in retail history.
• Sempati Air Flight 304 Tragedy A devastating aviation accident occurred when Sempati Air Flight 304 crashed into a residential neighborhood in Bandung, Indonesia, shortly after takeoff from Husein Sastranegara International Airport, resulting in 28 fatalities and highlighting aviation safety concerns.
• Daniel Komen Sets Two-Mile World Record Daniel Komen, a Kenyan long-distance runner, broke the world record for the two-mile run with an extraordinary time of 7:58.61, showcasing remarkable athletic performance and pushing the boundaries of human speed in track and field.
• Chicago Honors House Music Pioneers The City of Chicago officially recognized Jesse Saunders and other pioneers of house music, celebrating the significant cultural contribution of this groundbreaking musical genre that originated in the city's vibrant music scene.
• STS-94 Space Shuttle Mission Concludes The Space Shuttle Columbia (mission STS-94) successfully completed its mission and landed, contributing to ongoing scientific research and space exploration efforts.
• Major Internet Email Disruption A significant programming error caused widespread disruption in email communications, preventing millions of messages from being sent and exposing vulnerabilities in internet infrastructure and address routing systems.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1997

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1997

July 17, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 198th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1997 can also be written as 7/17/1997 in the US and as 17/7/1997 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1997 in July 1997 calendar

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 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 17, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:00 pm and setting at 04:09 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 17, 1997

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Someone born on July 17, 1997 is:

27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months and 6 days old,

or 1448 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10142 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1997?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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