Tuesday May 20, 1997: on this day

May 20, 1997 was the 140th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 20, 1997, who was born and died on May 20, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. MMMbop by Hanson), movies (e.g. Con Air, directed by Simon West), TV series (e.g. Riding The Tiger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1997?


May 20, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1997 can also be written as 5/20/1997 in the US and as 20/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1997:

  • Thor-2a delta 2 launch (norway / usa), successful
  • Cosmos zenit-2 launch (russia), failed.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Miami Heat - Chicago Bulls : 77 - 84
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May 20, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on May 20, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 05:19 am.

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

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Who was born on May 20, 1997?


Famous people born on May 20, 1997:

  • Gracey Gold

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Clarita Fernández

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Lucas Rangel

    Vine star.

  • Gerson
  • James Heatly
  • Andrej Maslinko
  • Kaoru Mitoma
  • Joakim Mæhle
  • Miguel Nazarit
  • Alessandro Nocco
  • Alex Sobczyk
  • Trevor Stewart
  • Marta Vergani
  • Marlon Xavier
  • Hidde ter Avest
  • Omar Apollo
  • Pedro Rodrigues
  • Nicole Garavelli
  • Andrij Bus'ko
  • Gerson Santos da Silva

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months

or 1404 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9832 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 20, 1997?

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 1997.

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May 20, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1997:

  • Virgilio Boat

    President of colombia (1986-1990), dies.

  • Virgilio Barco Vargas
  • John Rawlins
  • Antonio Seccareccia
  • Curt Flood

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1997:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1997:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1997:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1997 was MMMbop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 20, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - MMMbop
  2. - Hypnotize youtube
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - Say You'll Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 20, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lovefool
  2. - You're Not Alone
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - You Might Need Somebody
  5. - Love Won't Wait

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1997 was G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. by Changing Faces, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 20, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
  2. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  3. - Hypnotize youtube
  4. - Cupid
  5. - Return Of The Mack

May 20, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 20, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 20, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo En Ti
  2. - Secuestro De Amor
  3. - Unidos Para Siempre
  4. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  5. - El Destino

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May 20, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Con Air

Con Air

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Simon West

Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Career Girls

Career Girls

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mike Leigh

Starring: Katrin Cartlidge, Lynda Steadman, Kate Byers, Mark Benton

The Maker

The Maker

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Matthew Modine, Mary-Louise Parker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Fairuza Balk

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

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

Bent

Bent

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sean Mathias

Starring: Lothaire Bluteau, Clive Owen, Mick Jagger, Brian Webber

May 20, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Release year: 1997

Shapes of the Invisible

Shapes of the Invisible

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy

May 20, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon

Mason & Dixon

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Charles Mason (1728-1786), and Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779), were two of the most famous British surveyors for establishing the boundary between Pennsylvania, Maryland that we now know as the Mason-Dixon Line.

The Ranch  by Danielle Steel

The Ranch

By:

Danielle Steel's 39th bestseller tells the story of three former roommates at college who meet up after twenty years and spend one summer at The Ranch.

Pretend You Don'T See Her by Mary Higgins Clark

Pretend You Don'T See Her

By:

Pretend you don't see her is Lacey Farrell's story. She's a rising star in Manhattan's highly-powered realty scene. Lacey is called to testify in a murder case and hears the final words of the victim. She believes that her attacker …

Snow In August by Pete Hamill

Snow In August

By:

Brooklyn, 1947. The war vets have returned home. Jackie Robinson is on the verge of becoming a Dodger. A close-knit, working-class neighborhood has a 11-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin.

The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou

The Heart of a Woman

By:

Maya Angelou, along with Guy, leaves California to move to New York in The Heart of a Woman. She enters the world and society of black writers and artists, reads her writing at the Harlem Writers Guild and takes part …

May 20, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DoDonPachi

DoDonPachi

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, EZweb, i-mode, PlayStation Network

Genre: Manic shooter

Publisher: JP Cave; INT Atlus

Baby Universe

Baby Universe

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Music, non-game

Publisher: SCEE

DemonStar

DemonStar

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mountain King Studios

F1 Racing Simulation

F1 Racing Simulation

Platform: PC

Genre: Sport, Sim Racing

An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Action role-playing, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1997?

On May 20, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1997?

On May 20, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1997?

On May 20, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. 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 May 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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 May 1997?

May 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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