Friday August 22, 1997: on this day

August 22, 1997 was the 234th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1997, who was born and died on August 22, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1997?


August 22, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1997 can also be written as 8/22/1997 in the US and as 22/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 22, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 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 August 22nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 12:13 pm.

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 22, 1997?


Famous people born on August 22, 1997:

  • Brexten Holland

    Professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.

  • Lautaro Martínez

    Argentine footballer.

  • Maxx Crosby

    American football player.

  • Megan Bankes
  • Jacob Dudman
  • Nikola Gjorgjev
  • Eric Ocansey
  • Agate Rašmane
  • Dru Samia
  • Emil Zulian
  • Wendson
  • Braian Álvarez
  • Chae Bin
  • Ferran Rull

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 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 22, 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 22, 1997?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 1997.

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August 22, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1997:

  • Mary Louise Smith

    At 82, chairman (rep) dies.

  • Alvaro d'Orléans
  • Robin Skelton
  • Roy Zimmerman
  • Matti Sippala

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

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August 22, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1997:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1997:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Fatal Terrain by Dale Brown

Fatal Terrain

By:

Dale Brown, the bestselling author of Dale Brown’s Dreamland & Warrior Class is a thrill-seeker with his terrifyingly real descriptions of high-tech warfare.

Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons

Up Island

By:

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.

Chasing Cezanne by Peter Mayle

Chasing Cezanne

By:

Peter Mayle's novel is filled with humour and fizz about the international art scene. He flew us to the south of France, a region that some consider "the sands of time".

The Gift Of Fear by Gavin de Becker

The Gift Of Fear

By:

True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear can be a curse. Learn how to distinguish the two. A date will not accept "no" as an answer.

August 22, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki

Doraemon: Nobita to Mittsu no Seireiseki

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Epoch Co.

Championship Manager: Season 97/98

Championship Manager: Season 97/98

Platform: PC

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Alundra

Alundra

Platform: PlayStation PlayStation Network

Genre: Action-adventure / Action RPG

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA Working Designs; EU Psygnosis

Ecstatica II

Ecstatica II

Platform: DOS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Psygnosis

Automobili Lamborghini

Automobili Lamborghini

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Titus Software; EU Titus Software

history

Who was the US President on August 22, 1997?

On August 22, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1997?

On August 22, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1997?

On August 22, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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.

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