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February 20, 1997 was the 51st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 20, 1997 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 20, 1997, who was born and died on February 20, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wannabe by The Spice Girls), movies (e.g. Private Parts, directed by Betty Thomas), TV series (e.g. Bullyparade) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1997?
- February 20, 1997: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1997?
- February 20, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1997?
What day of the week was February 20, 1997?
February 20, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 51st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1997 can also be written as 2/20/1997 in the US and as 20/2/1997 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1997:
- Stanley opens at circle in the square theater, new york city
- San francisco giants' barry bonds signs record $22.9 million two-year contract.
February 20, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Boston Celtics - Utah Jazz : 105 - 122
- Denver Nuggets - Indiana Pacers : 68 - 92
- Los Angeles Clippers - Philadelphia 76ers : 84 - 101
- Miami Heat - New Jersey Nets : 92 - 87
- Milwaukee Bucks - Dallas Mavericks : 101 - 99
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Sociedad - Barcelona : 2 - 0
February 20, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
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 20, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1997 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:15 pm and setting at 06:03 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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Who was born on February 20, 1997?
Famous people born on February 20, 1997:
- Kordell Beckham
Talented forward who plays for a top European club.
- Jery Lucas
Professional football player known for his skills on the field.
- Elmin Huseynov
Talented Azerbaijani footballer who plays as a midfielder for the national team.
- David Hall
Entrepreneur.
- ExplodingTNT
Youtube star.
- Roosa Timonen
Finnish tennis player.
- Sturla Holm Lægreid
- Vanja Milinković-Savić
- Sam Mulligan
- Mauro Osores
- Nicolás Silva
- Shannon Bogues
- Jorge de Frutos
- Dar"ja Čul'cova
- Jesús Ricardo Angulo
- Sammy Skytte
- Mohamed Darwish
- Berkan Durmaz
- Ismael Govea
- Marlena Karwacka
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 2 months old,
or 326 months
or 1417 weeks and 2 days old,
or 9921 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 1997.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1997?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 20, 1997.
February 20, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1997:
- Zachary Breaux
American jazz guitarist (born 1960).
- Afonsinho
- Arthur Machado
- Stan Pearson
- Pierre Gascar
- Renato Roberti
- Paul Anxionnaz
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1997:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
- Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
February 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- No Mercy - Where Do You Go
- No Doubt - Don't Speak
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
- White Town - Your Woman
- LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody
February 20, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dru Hill - In My Bed
- Erykah Badu - On & On
- Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
- 702 - Get It Together
February 20, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 20, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
- Marco Antonio Solis - Asi Como Te Conoci
- Los Tigres del Norte - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
- Grupo Mojado - Piensa En Mi
- Limite - Juguete
February 20, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Private Parts
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Betty Thomas
Starring: Howard Stern, Mary McCormack, Robin Quivers, Fred Norris
Traveller
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jack N. Green
Starring: Bill Paxton, Mark Wahlberg, Julianna Margulies, James Gammon
Yellow
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Chris Chan Lee
Starring: Michael Chung, Burt Bulos, John Cho, Jason Tobin
Jungle 2 Jungle
Release year: 1997
Directed by: John Pasquin
Starring: Tim Allen, Martin Short, JoBeth Williams, Lolita Davidovich
M.D.C. - Maschera di cera
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti
Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna
Country: Italy
February 20, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 1997 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Bullyparade
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Michael Herbig
Die Camper
Release year: 1997
Brass Eye
Release year: 1997
Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Forgotten Toys
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Graham Ralph
Spy Game
Release year: 1997
Written by: Sam Raimi, John McNamara, Ivan Raimi
Starring: Linden Ashby, Allison Smith, Bruce McCarty
Country: United States of America
February 20, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Small Town Girl
By: LaVyrle Spencer
LaVyrle Spencer, a New York Times bestseller, chronicles the passion of a country music singer who fled her love for fame in one of her most memorable novels. Eighteen
The Clinic
By: Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman is the undisputed leader in psychological suspense. After eleven consecutive New York Timesbestsellers, he now has an Alex Delaware novel.
The Millionaire Next Door
By: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.
Silent Witness
By: Richard North Patterson
Tony Lord was devastated by the death of his high school sweetheart and vows to never return to Lake City, Ohio.
February 20, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka
Grant, Lee, Sherman: Civil War Generals 2
Constructor
Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance
F1 Racing Simulation
Who was the US President on February 20, 1997?
On February 20, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1997?
On February 20, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1997?
On February 20, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
What happened in 1997?
1997 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Columbus OH on WBZX 99.7 FM
- Bryant Gumbel co-hosted his final Today show on NBC-TV
- Juan Darien-Carnival Mass closes at Vivian Beaumont, New York City
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What was the calendar for February 1997?
February 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
