Thursday July 17, 1997: on this day

July 17, 1997 was the 198th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

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

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

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 17, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1997:

  • Sts 94 (columbia 23), lands
  • The f. w. woolworth company closes after 117 years in business.
  • After takeoff from husein sastranegara international airport, sempati air flight 304 crashes into a residential neighborhood in bandung, killing 28 people.

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July 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

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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Who was born on July 17, 1997?


Famous people born on July 17, 1997:

  • Juwuan Jones

    Talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Shauna Case

    Tv actress.

  • Luca Cesana
  • Amadou Diawara
  • Marko Đurišić
  • Hannah Godfrey
  • Abdoul Guiebre
  • Perla Haney-Jardine
  • Sigurd Haugen
  • Jakub Kochanowski
  • Jean-Philippe Krasso
  • Bartosz Kwolek
  • Katerina Stewart
  • Daniel Trubač
  • Tomáš Wiesner
  • Jeff Molina
  • Mie Bjørndal Ottestad
  • OG Anunoby
  • Josh Nebo
  • Kaylen Bassett

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 26 years 8 months old,

or 320 months and 11 days old,

or 1393 weeks

or 9751 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1997?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1997:

  • Bianco Bianchi
  • Efrem Ferrari
  • Hugo Gunckel Lüer
  • René-Jean Dupuy
  • Robert C. Weaver

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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


Holidays on July 17, 1997:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Bitch
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - MMMbop
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Ecuador
  3. - D'You Know What I Mean?
  4. - Free
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
  3. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  4. - Smile
  5. - Not Tonight

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 1997 was El Mojado Acaudalado by Los Tigres del Norte, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

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

The Latin music chart on July 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Mojado Acaudalado
  2. - Solo En Ti
  3. - No Pretendo
  4. - Enamorada
  5. - El Tucanazo

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

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

Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Satoshi Kon

Starring: Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji, Masaaki Ôkura

Country: United States of America

Spawn

Spawn

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippé

Starring: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle

Country: United States of America

Digging to China

Digging to China

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Timothy Hutton

Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, Marian Seldes

One Eight Seven

One Eight Seven

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan, Clifton Collins Jr.

Air Bud

Air Bud

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Charles Martin Smith

Starring: Michael Jeter, Kevin Zegers, Wendy Makkena, Bill Cobbs

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

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

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

The Last Heroes by W. E. B. Griffin

The Last Heroes

By:

June, 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wild Bill Donovan were determined to make the United States ready for war. They created the Office of Intelligence, which is the most complicated espionage organisation in history.

Just As I Am by Billy Graham

Just As I Am

By:

Autobiography of Billy Graham

Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown

Fat Tuesday

By:

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 Maze by Catherine Coulter

The Maze

By:

FBI Special Agent Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock team up in a case that takes them back to the murder seven years ago of Sherlock's sister. This brings both their lives into balance.

Plum Island by Nelson DeMille

Plum Island

By:

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

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

B.C. Story

B.C. Story

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: SemiCom

Grant, Lee, Sherman: Civil War Generals 2

Grant, Lee, Sherman: Civil War Generals 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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

Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Automobili Lamborghini

Automobili Lamborghini

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

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

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1997?

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

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What is special about July 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1997?

July 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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