What happened on Friday December 19, 1997?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1997:

• Titanic Theatrical Release James Cameron's epic romantic disaster film 'Titanic' was released to movie theaters, marking the beginning of a cinematic phenomenon that would captivate global audiences. The film would go on to become a massive commercial and critical success.
• SilkAir Flight 185 Tragedy SilkAir Flight 185 crashed into the Musi River near Palembang, Indonesia, resulting in the tragic loss of all 104 people on board. The incident became a significant aviation disaster that prompted extensive investigations into the cause of the crash.
• MTV Controversial Music Video Release MTV aired the provocative music video 'Smack My Bitch Up' by electronic music group Prodigy, which sparked significant controversy due to its explicit content and graphic imagery. The video became notorious for its shock value and challenging social norms.
• Death of David Schramm, Renowned Astrophysicist David Schramm, a prominent American astrophysicist known for his significant contributions to cosmology and understanding of the early universe, passed away at the age of 52. Schramm was a respected researcher who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of theoretical astrophysics.
• Janet Jagan Becomes Guyana's President Janet Jagan, the former wife of Cheddi Jagan, took office as the President of Guyana, becoming a significant political figure in the country's history. Her presidency represented an important moment in Guyanese political leadership.

Events in 1997

December 19, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1997

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1997

December 19, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Washington Wizards : 86 - 106
• Detroit Pistons - Indiana Pacers : 90 - 98
• Los Angeles Lakers - Atlanta Hawks : 98 - 96
• Miami Heat - Philadelphia 76ers : 91 - 84
• Milwaukee Bucks - Toronto Raptors : 91 - 92

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Lierse : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 2 - 2
• M'gladbach - Hertha : 4 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Bordeaux : 4 - 2
• Bastia - Lyon : 0 - 1
• Le Havre - Nantes : 1 - 0
• Metz - Monaco : 3 - 0
• Montpellier - Lens : 1 - 2

December 19, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1997 can also be written as 12/19/1997 in the US and as 19/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

Famous people died on December 19, 1997:

• Masaru Ibuka

  Masaru Ibuka was a pioneering Japanese entrepreneur who co-founded Sony Corporation, transforming it into a global technology powerhouse.

• Jimmy Rogers
• Luigi Rossi

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
5. LSG - My Body

December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Various Artists - Perfect Day
2. Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
3. Aqua - Barbie Girl
4. All Saints - Never Ever
5. Boyzone - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star

December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. LSG - My Body
2. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Next - Butta Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 19, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 11:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1997

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Someone born on December 19, 1997 is:

27 years 4 months old,

or 328 months and 4 days old,

or 1426 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9987 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1997?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 1997.

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