What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1997?

About September 17th, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: Elton John released his poignant tribute single 'Candle in the Wind 1997', a reworked version of his original song dedicated to Princess Diana following her tragic death. Initially released in the UK on September 13, the single was subsequently released in the United States on September 22, 1997.
  • Day of the week: September 17th, 1997 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Honey by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Men In Black by Will Smith
  • Popular movie: Wonderland directed by James Cox

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September 17, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1997:

  • Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind 1997' Release Elton John released his poignant tribute single 'Candle in the Wind 1997', a reworked version of his original song dedicated to Princess Diana following her tragic death. Initially released in the UK on September 13, the single was subsequently released in the United States on September 22, 1997.
  • UNSCOM Inspectors Witness Document Destruction in Iraq During the Iraq disarmament crisis, United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) inspectors documented Iraqi guards actively destroying potential evidence. While waiting for site access, they videotaped guards moving files, burning documents, and improperly disposing of waste by dumping cans into a nearby river, suggesting potential attempts to conceal sensitive information.
  • Death of Red Skelton Legendary American comedian and television performer Red Skelton passed away on September 17, 1997. Known for his comedic characters and pantomime performances, Skelton was a significant figure in mid-20th century entertainment who influenced generations of comedians.
  • Dr. Sam Sheppard Body Exhumation The body of Dr. Sam Sheppard was exhumed for DNA testing on September 17, 1997. This event was likely connected to re-examining the controversial murder case from the 1950s where Sheppard was initially convicted of killing his wife, but later acquitted in a retrial.

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

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

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Norwich - Charlton : 0 - 4
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What day of the week was September 17, 1997?


September 17, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1997 can also be written as 9/17/1997 in the US and as 17/9/1997 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 17, 1997?


Famous people born on September 17, 1997:

  • Auston Matthews

    Professional ice hockey center for the Toronto Maple Leafs, known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability and being a key player in the NHL...

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1997:

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    Legendary American comedian known for his iconic TV show from 1951-1971, featuring memorable characters like Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie...

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September 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 15th and September 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1997 was Honey by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

  1. - Honey youtube
  2. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) youtube
  3. - You Make Me Wanna.. youtube
  4. - Mo Money, Mo Problems youtube
  5. - How Do I Live youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1997 was Men In Black by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

  1. - Men In Black youtube
  2. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind youtube
  3. - Tubthumping youtube
  4. - The Drugs Don't Work youtube
  5. - I'll Be Missing You youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - Honey youtube
  3. - Never Make A Promise
  4. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  5. - Up Jumps Da Boogie
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September 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:46 pm and setting at 08:43 am.

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

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How old is someone born on September 17, 1997?


Someone born on September 17, 1997 is:

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