What happened on Sunday April 20, 1997?

About April 20th, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 27th Easter Seal Telethon successfully raised $47,392,682, demonstrating significant public support for charitable causes supporting individuals with disabilities.
  • Day of the week: April 20th, 1997 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy
  • #1 UK song: I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly
  • Popular movie: Wonderland directed by James Cox

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April 20, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1997:

  • Easter Seal Telethon Raises Significant Funds The 27th Easter Seal Telethon successfully raised $47,392,682, demonstrating significant public support for charitable causes supporting individuals with disabilities.
  • First Baseball Game in Hawaii Historic moment in Hawaiian sports: The Saint Louis Cardinals played the San Diego Padres in the first baseball game in Hawaii, marking a significant milestone for the state's sporting history.
  • Mark McGwire's Impressive Home Run Mark McGwire became the fourth player to hit a home run on the Detroit Tigers' left field roof, joining an elite group of power hitters including Frank Howard, Harmon Killebrew, and Cecil Fielder.
  • Chicago Cubs Break Losing Streak The Chicago Cubs ended their worst National League opening by defeating the New York Mets, breaking a 14-game losing streak and providing relief to their frustrated fans.
  • Hale Irwin Wins Senior PGA Championship Hale Irwin triumphed at the 58th PGA Seniors Golf Championship, showcasing his continued excellence in professional golf after his prime competitive years.
  • Henry Mucci, American Ranger Battalion Colonel Henry Mucci, a notable American Colonel of the 98th Ranger Battalion, was recognized on this date. Born in 1909, Mucci was known for his significant military leadership and contributions.
  • Gin Game Opens in NYC The play 'Gin Game' opened at the Lyceum Theater in New York City, running for 144 performances and showcasing contemporary theatrical productions.

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April 20, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 20, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - New Jersey Nets : 92 - 108
  • Charlotte Hornets - Milwaukee Bucks : 100 - 120
  • Detroit Pistons - Indiana Pacers : 124 - 120
  • Houston Rockets - San Antonio Spurs : 103 - 99
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers : 96 - 100

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Juventus : 0 - 1
  • Cagliari - Inter : 1 - 2
  • Fiorentina - Roma : 2 - 1
  • Lazio - Reggiana : 6 - 1
  • Milan - Piacenza : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Mechelen : 3 - 1
  • Antwerp - Standard : 3 - 0
  • Harelbeke - St Truiden : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Stuttgart - Leverkusen : 1 - 2
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What day of the week was April 20, 1997?


April 20, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 110th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1997 can also be written as 4/20/1997 in the US and as 20/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

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Who was born on April 20, 1997?


Famous people born on April 20, 1997:

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April 20, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

  1. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down youtube
  2. - You Were Meant For Me youtube
  3. - Wannabe youtube
  4. - For You I Will youtube
  5. - All By Myself youtube

April 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly youtube
  2. - Bellissima youtube
  3. - Don't Speak youtube
  4. - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are? youtube
  5. - Block Rockin' Beats youtube

April 20, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

  1. - In My Bed youtube
  2. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  3. - Get It Together
  4. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  5. - Big Daddy
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April 20, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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April 20, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:41 pm and setting at 05:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1997.

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How old is someone born on April 20, 1997?


Someone born on April 20, 1997 is:

28 years and 3 days old,

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or 1461 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10230 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1997?

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