Monday April 21, 1997: on this day

April 21, 1997 was the 111th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 21, 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 April 21, 1997, who was born and died on April 21, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy), movies (e.g. The Fifth Element, directed by Luc Besson), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 21, 1997?


April 21, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 111th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1997 can also be written as 4/21/1997 in the US and as 21/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

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April 21, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 1997:

  • Ashes of timothy leary and gene roddenberry launched into orbit
  • 101st boston marathon won by lameck aguta of kenya in 2:10:34.
  • A pegasus rocket carries the remains of 24 people into earth orbit, in the first space burial.
  • Haouch khemisti massacre: 93 villagers are killed in algeria.
  • A 126-day hostage crisis at the residence of the japanese ambassador in lima, peru, ends after government commandos storm and capture the building, rescuing 71 hostages. one hostage dies of a heart attack, 2 soldiers are killed by rebel fire, and all 14 tupac amaru rebels are slain.
  • France supports the new transitional government in zaire, withdrawing its support of mobutu sese seko.

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April 21, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Lubeck : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Valencia - Real Madrid : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Coventry - Arsenal : 1 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Veroia - AEK : 1 - 1
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April 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 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 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 21st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 21, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:40 pm and setting at 06:10 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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Who was born on April 21, 1997?


Famous people born on April 21, 1997:

  • Mikel Oyarzabal

    Spanish footballer.

  • Sydney Sierota

    Pop singer.

  • Emanuel Mercado
  • Matteo Pessina
  • Andy Rinomhota
  • Riley Seger
  • Ángel Zamudio
  • André Luis
  • Gong Xiangyu
  • Gabriela Knutson
  • Francesca Mellano
  • Blake Ferguson
  • DeShon Elliott
  • Desheun Ryo Yamakawa

Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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April 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 7 days old,

or 1405 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9838 days old,

if you were born on April 21, 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 April 21, 1997?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 21, 1997.

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April 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 21, 1997:

  • Achilles Papapetrou

    Achilles Papapetrou was an Austrian physicist who made significant contributions to general relativity.

  • November Christie

    November Christie was a renowned chemist known for her work on the structure of organic compounds.

  • Diosdado Macapagal

    Filipino politician and lawyer 9th president of the philippines (d. 1997).

  • Andres Rodriguez

    Paraguayan president (1989-93), dies.

  • Ambrogio Mauri
  • Lawrence Henry Hicks
  • József Mészáros
  • Luitgard Im
  • Andrés Rodríguez Pedotti
  • Aníbal Tarabini
  • Alfred Bailey
  • Sayed Mekawi

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Jersee Twain

    Jersee Twain was a renowned American writer and humorist, best known for his classic novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The...

  • Caeson Twain

    Caeson Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

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April 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 21, 1997:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 1997:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 1997:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 21, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  3. - My Baby Daddy
  4. - Cupid
  5. - Big Daddy

April 21, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 21, 1997 was Ya Me Voy Para Siempre by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 21, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  2. - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
  3. - Mi Sangre Prisionera
  4. - O Soy O Fui
  5. - Secuestro De Amor

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April 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 21, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Luc Besson

Starring: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm

Country: United States of America

Welcome to Sarajevo

Welcome to Sarajevo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Winterbottom

Starring: Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Emira Nusevic

Lost Paradise

Lost Paradise

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshimitsu Morita

Starring: Kôji Yakusho, Hitomi Kuroki, Akira Terao, Toshio Shiba

Nowhere

Nowhere

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gregg Araki

Starring: James Duval, Rachel True, Nathan Bexton, Chiara Mastroianni

Snow White: A Tale of Terror

Snow White: A Tale of Terror

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Cohn

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Sam Neill, Gil Bellows, Taryn Davis

April 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:

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

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

April 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 21, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Evening Class by Maeve Binchy

Evening Class

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You had to be attentive to the quieter ones. They were the ones who found the true passion.

Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook

Chromosome 6

By:

Behind the headlines on cloning--Dr. Robin Cook blends fact with fiction in one of his most terrifying bestsellers...Chromosome 6 is a prophetic thriller that challenges the medical ethics of genetic manipulation

The Moral Intelligence Of Children by Robert Coles

The Moral Intelligence Of Children

By:

Robert Coles, a Harvard professor and child psychiatrist, has dedicated much of his adult life to teaching and modeling the moral life.

Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch

Conversations With God

By:

Conversations with God Book 1 started a series that has impacted millions of lives over the past ten years. The bestselling series has been made into a movie starring Henry Czerny

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

April 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 21, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beast Wars: Transformers

Beast Wars: Transformers

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Sony PlayStation

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Hasbro Interactive Takara

Doom 64

Doom 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

Galilei ja kadonneet lelut

Galilei ja kadonneet lelut

Platform: Windows

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Platform: PlayStation Sega Saturn PlayStation Network Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Platform-adventure, action role-playing

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on April 21, 1997?

On April 21, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1997?

On April 21, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 21, 1997?

On April 21, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

Find out more about April 21st

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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 April 1997?

April 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1997 calendar looked like.

Monday April 21, 1997