Thursday August 21, 1997: on this day

August 21, 1997 was the 233rd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 21, 1997, who was born and died on August 21, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. The Game, directed by David Fincher), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 21, 1997?


August 21, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1997 can also be written as 8/21/1997 in the US and as 21/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 21, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1997:

  • Typhoon winnie kills 140, injures 3,000 in east china
  • Us government forces closure of hudson foods due to e coli break out
  • ''be here now'', the third album from english rock band oasis, becomes the fastest selling album in uk history.
  • 60–100 are killed in the beni-ali massacre in algeria.
  • The independent international commission on decommissioning is set up in northern ireland, as part of a peace process.

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

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Cannes - Bordeaux : 0 - 2
  • Strasbourg - Nantes : 1 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • MVV Maastricht - Feyenoord : 0 - 3
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August 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 11:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1997.

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Who was born on August 21, 1997?


Famous people born on August 21, 1997:

  • Kaylahni Hill

    Olympic sprinter known for her speed and agility on the track.

  • Uriel Antuna

    Mexican soccer player known for his speed and versatility.

  • Sofia Bertizzolo
  • Alexandru Boiciuc
  • Elena Brugger
  • Micheal Clemons
  • Raekwon Davis
  • Marcelo Miño
  • Samuele Perisan
  • Landon Young
  • Pedro Lagoa
  • Ned Azemia

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 21st

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


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 7 days old,

or 1388 weeks

or 9716 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 21, 1997?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 21, 1997:

  • Thursa Swartz

    Renowned for her research in plant taxonomy and ecology.

  • Yuri Nikulin

    Russian actor and clown (born in 1921).

  • Misael Pastrana Borrero

    President of colombia (1970-74).

  • Jurij Vladimirovič Nikulin
  • Misael Pastrana
  • Youri Nikouline (Ю́рий Влади́мирович Нику́лин)

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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


Holidays on August 21, 1997:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1997:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - 2 Become 1

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - Not Tonight
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - I'll Be Missing You

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

The Latin music chart on August 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  4. - El Tucanazo
  5. - Mi Ultimo Adios

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

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

The Game

The Game

Release year: 1997

Directed by: David Fincher

Starring: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn

Country: United States of America

Orgazmo

Orgazmo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Trey Parker

Starring: Trey Parker, Dian Bachar, Robyn Lynne Raab, Michael Dean Jacobs

Country: United States of America

The Wings of the Dove

The Wings of the Dove

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Iain Softley

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alex Jennings, Charlotte Rampling

Suicide Kings

Suicide Kings

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter O'Fallon

Starring: Christopher Walken, Denis Leary, Sean Patrick Flanery, Mark Watson

One Night Stand

One Night Stand

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Starring: Wesley Snipes, Nastassja Kinski, Kyle MacLachlan, Ming-Na Wen

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown

Fat Tuesday

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An angry police officer is outraged that his partner was acquitted. He took the wife of the defense attorney in a desperate attempt to exact revenge. This story of passion and corruption will bring redemption to those who are involved.

Deception On His Mind by Elizabeth George

Deception On His Mind

By:

Balford-le-Nez, a dying seaside resort on the Essex coast, is Balford-le-Nez. The sleepy town is shocked to learn that a member of its small, but growing Asian community was murdered at the beach.

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 …

Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons

Up Island

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Molly Bell Redwine learned early on that family is everything from her domineering, charismatic mother. Molly was not warned by anyone that family can be unpredictable.

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

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

Baby Universe

Baby Universe

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Music, non-game

Publisher: SCEE

Ecstatica II

Ecstatica II

Platform: DOS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Psygnosis

Extreme Assault

Extreme Assault

Platform: DOS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Blue Byte Software

Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions

Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: The Lightspan Partnership, Inc.

The Curse of Monkey Island

The Curse of Monkey Island

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: LucasArts

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1997?

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

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

On August 21, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1997?

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

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What is special about August 21st?

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

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1997 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 21, 1997