What happened on Wednesday February 19, 1997?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1997:

• Death of Deng Xiaoping, Transformative Chinese Leader Deng Xiaoping, the paramount leader who transformed modern China through economic reforms and pragmatic policies, died at age 92. His passing triggered weeks of national mourning, marking the end of an era for the People's Republic of China. Deng was instrumental in transitioning China from strict communist ideology to a more market-oriented economic system, famously stating that 'it doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice'.
• FCC Establishes Specialized Emergency Call Numbers The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) introduced two new specialized telephone service numbers: 311 for non-emergency municipal services and 711 for telecommunications relay services for hearing or speech-impaired individuals. This initiative improved communication accessibility and emergency response systems.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1997

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1997

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Golden State Warriors : 101 - 112
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers : 103 - 84
• Indiana Pacers - Atlanta Hawks : 87 - 100
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Vancouver Grizzlies : 84 - 73
• Phoenix Suns - Charlotte Hornets : 115 - 123

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Logrones : 2 - 0
• Betis - Celta : 1 - 1
• Espanol - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 2
• Hercules - La Coruna : 1 - 3
• Oviedo - Extremadura : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Merida - Lleida : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Man United : 1 - 2
• Aston Villa - Coventry : 2 - 1
• Derby - Sheffield Weds : 2 - 2
• Liverpool - Leeds : 4 - 0

February 19, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1997 can also be written as 2/19/1997 in the US and as 19/2/1997 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1997 in February 1997 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1997:

• Slobodan Jovanović

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1997:

• Deng Xiaoping

  A pivotal Chinese leader who transformed China's economic and political landscape through market reforms, moving the country from a strict...

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on February 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
5. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. No Mercy - Where Do You Go
2. No Doubt - Don't Speak
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. White Town - Your Woman
5. LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Dru Hill - In My Bed
2. Erykah Badu - On & On
3. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
5. 702 - Get It Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 05:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 23, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1997.

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Someone born on February 19, 1997 is:

28 years 2 months old,

or 338 months and 4 days old,

or 1470 weeks

or 10290 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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