What happened on Thursday August 21, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1997:

• Beni-Ali Massacre in Algeria A tragic mass killing occurred in Beni-Ali, Algeria, with estimates of 60 to 100 people killed, reflecting the ongoing violent conflicts and political instability in the region during this period.
• Typhoon Winnie Devastates East China Typhoon Winnie caused catastrophic damage in East China, resulting in 140 fatalities and injuring approximately 3,000 people. The storm's destructive power led to significant infrastructure damage and humanitarian crisis in the affected regions.
• Northern Ireland Peace Process Advancement The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning was established in Northern Ireland, representing a significant diplomatic effort to facilitate peace and resolve long-standing sectarian conflicts.
• Hudson Foods Closed Due to E. Coli Outbreak The US government mandated the closure of Hudson Foods following a serious E. coli contamination, highlighting critical food safety concerns and the potential public health risks in the meat processing industry.
• Oasis' 'Be Here Now' Sets UK Album Sales Record 'Be Here Now', the third studio album by English rock band Oasis, became the fastest-selling album in UK history, demonstrating the band's immense popularity during the Britpop era of the late 1990s.
• Death of Norris Bradbury, Prominent American Physicist Norris Bradbury, a significant American physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics and work at Los Alamos National Laboratory, passed away. Bradbury was a key scientific figure who succeeded J. Robert Oppenheimer as the laboratory's director after World War II.

Events in 1997

August 21, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1997

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

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

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.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
5. The Spice Girls - 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.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Will Smith - Men In Black
3. Gala - Freed From Desire
4. Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Boyzone - 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 music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

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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Someone born on August 21, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 2 days old,

or 1443 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10107 days old,

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