What happened on Saturday October 18, 1997?

About October 18th, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: The iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, was officially inaugurated by King Juan Carlos I. This architectural marvel marked a transformative moment for the city of Bilbao, symbolizing its cultural renaissance and urban regeneration. Gehry's innovative, undulating titanium-clad design became an instant global landmark, representing a groundbreaking fusion of contemporary architecture and cultural institution. The museum not only houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art but also serves as a catalyst for economic and cultural revitalization in the Basque region.
  • Day of the week: October 18th, 1997 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John
  • #1 UK song: Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John
  • Popular movie: Wonderland directed by James Cox

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October 18, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1997:

  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Groundbreaking The iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry, was officially inaugurated by King Juan Carlos I. This architectural marvel marked a transformative moment for the city of Bilbao, symbolizing its cultural renaissance and urban regeneration. Gehry's innovative, undulating titanium-clad design became an instant global landmark, representing a groundbreaking fusion of contemporary architecture and cultural institution. The museum not only houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art but also serves as a catalyst for economic and cultural revitalization in the Basque region.

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October 18, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 18, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Atalanta : 0 - 2
  • Napoli - Inter : 0 - 2
  • Udinese - Empoli : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Lommel : 1 - 2
  • Genk - Westerlo : 5 - 5
  • Germinal - Anderlecht : 1 - 0
  • Lierse - Harelbeke : 1 - 1
  • Lokeren - Aalst : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Dortmund : 0 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Schalke 04 : 4 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Wolfsburg : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - La Coruna : 1 - 1
  • Compostela - Barcelona : 2 - 2
  • Real Madrid - Tenerife : 3 - 0
  • Valladolid - Sp Gijon : 1 - 1
  • Zaragoza - Ath Madrid : 1 - 5
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What day of the week was October 18, 1997?


October 18, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 291st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1997 can also be written as 10/18/1997 in the US and as 18/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 18, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1997:

  • Vince Gironda

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October 18, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 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 18, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 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.

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

October 18, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 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.

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

October 18, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness youtube
  3. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - What About Us
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October 18, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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October 18, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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October 18, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 10:54 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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How old is someone born on October 18, 1997?


Someone born on October 18, 1997 is:

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