What happened on Monday December 22, 1997?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1997:

• Acteal Massacre in Chiapas A horrific paramilitary attack occurs in the small village of Acteal, Chiapas, Mexico, where Roman Catholic activists supporting indigenous causes are brutally massacred during a prayer meeting. This tragic event highlights the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
• Somali Civil War Reconciliation Step Hussein Farrah Aidid signs the Cairo Declaration, relinquishing the disputed title of President of Somalia in a significant diplomatic move towards national reconciliation. This marks the first major step towards peace in Somalia since the outbreak of civil conflict in 1991.
• Death of Juzo Itami Renowned Japanese film director Juzo Itami dies by suicide at the age of 64, leaving behind a significant legacy in Japanese cinema known for his satirical and critically acclaimed films.
• Hunter Tylo Wins Lawsuit Against Melrose Place Actress Hunter Tylo is awarded $4 million in a breach of contract lawsuit related to the popular television show 'Melrose Place', marking a significant legal victory in her entertainment career.
• Dawn Steel Passes Away Dawn Steel, prominent film producer and former president of Columbia TriStar, dies of a brain tumor at age 51, marking the loss of a significant figure in the entertainment industry.
• FDA Approves Merck Baldness Medication The US Food and Drug Administration approves Merck's baldness treatment pill for men, representing a significant advancement in cosmetic pharmaceutical treatments.

Events in 1997

December 22, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1997

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1997

December 22, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Dallas Mavericks - New York Knicks : 67 - 79
• Detroit Pistons - Philadelphia 76ers : 96 - 92
• Golden State Warriors - Phoenix Suns : 76 - 91
• Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets : 94 - 83
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Sacramento Kings : 79 - 89

NFL - American Football

• New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 14 - 12

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Mallorca - Salamanca : 1 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Boavista - Porto : 3 - 4

December 22, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 356th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1997 can also be written as 12/22/1997 in the US and as 22/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

Famous people died on December 22, 1997:

• Sebastian Arcos Bergnes

  Cuban-american dentist and activist (b. 1931).

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on December 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
2. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
3. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
5. Janet - Together Again

December 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Various Artists - Perfect Day
2. Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
3. Aqua - Barbie Girl
4. All Saints - Never Ever
5. Boyzone - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star

December 22, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1997 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
2. LSG - My Body
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Next - Butta Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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December 22, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:08 am and setting at 12:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1997

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Someone born on December 22, 1997 is:

27 years 4 months old,

or 328 months and 1 day old,

or 1426 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9984 days old,

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

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