Friday October 17, 1997: on this day

October 17, 1997 was the 290th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1997, who was born and died on October 17, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 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 17th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1997?


October 17, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1997 can also be written as 10/17/1997 in the US and as 17/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 17th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:38 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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Who was born on October 17, 1997?


Famous people born on October 17, 1997:

  • Robert Williams III

    American basketball player.

  • Francesca Meropini
  • Lydia Paterson
  • Agustín Rogel
  • Václav Černý
  • Enis Bunjaki
  • Hans Peter Hannighofer
  • George Huhmann
  • Chloé Jouannet
  • Mauricio Pineda
  • Shi Yiting

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 26 years 5 months old,

or 317 months and 12 days old,

or 1380 weeks

or 9660 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1997?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1997:

  • Larry Jennings

    American magician and author (d. 1997).

  • Paul Edwin Zimmer

    At 54, a sci-fi writer dies from a heart attack.

  • Candelo Cabezas
  • Giorgio Pisanò
  • Samuele Donatoni
  • Montecristo
  • Patricio Phillips Peñafiel
  • Marcel Chassard
  • Antonio Ruiz-Pipó
  • Manuel Va

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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

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


Holidays on October 17, 1997:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 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 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 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:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - How Do I Live

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 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 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 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:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 17, 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:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  3. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - What About Us

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 17, 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:

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  3. - El Reloj
  4. - Te Sigo Amando
  5. - Desesperadamente Enamorado

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

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

Titanic

Titanic

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar

Switchback

Switchback

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jeb Stuart

Starring: Danny Glover, Dennis Quaid, Claudia Stedelin, Ian Nelson

The Woodlanders

The Woodlanders

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Agland

Starring: Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell, Cal MacAninch, Tony Haygarth

Red Corner

Red Corner

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jon Avnet

Starring: Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford, Byron Mann

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

Diana, Princess Of Wales by Michael O'Mara

Diana, Princess Of Wales

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Diana, Princess Of Wales, was undoubtedly one of the most photographed women ever; her father's passion for amateur photography even during her childhood saw her often photographed.

Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut

Timequake

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There has been a timequake. Everyone--even yourself--must live the decade from February 17, 1991 to February 17, 2001 again. We all need to do the exact same thing.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

Special Delivery by Danielle Steel

Special Delivery

By:

Danielle Steel's novel explores the joy and challenge of new beginnings and the occasional absurdity of them. It tells the story about two people who fall in love when they least expect it.

Dirty Jokes And Beer by Drew Carey

Dirty Jokes And Beer

By:

Drew Carey is a well-known stand-up comedian and host of The Drew Carey Show. But do we know Drew Carey?

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

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

Everybody's Golf

Everybody's Golf

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

C-Dogs

C-Dogs

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

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Ronny Wester

G-Nome

G-Nome

Platform: PC

Genre: Mech simulation, FPS

Enemy Nations

Enemy Nations

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Head Games Publishing

DemonStar

DemonStar

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mountain King Studios

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1997?

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

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 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.

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