Monday December 22, 1997: on this day

December 22, 1997 was the 356th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 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 December 22, 1997, who was born and died on December 22, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Finding North, directed by Tanya Wexler), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1997?


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

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December 22, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1997:

  • Hunter tylo awarded $4 million in melrose place breach of contract
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 22, 1997
  • Dawn steel producer/president (columbia tristar), dies of brain tumor at age 51.
  • Merck baldness pill for men approved by us food and drug administration.
  • Acteal massacre: attendees at a prayer meeting of roman catholic activists for indigenous causes in the small village of acteal in the mexican state of chiapas are massacred by paramilitary forces.
  • Somali civil war: hussein farrah aidid relinquishes the disputed title of president of somalia by signing the cairo declaration, in cairo, egypt. it is the first major step towards reconciliation in somalia since 1991.

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

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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
zodiac

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


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

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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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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Who was born on December 22, 1997?


Famous people born on December 22, 1997:

  • Elijah Clark

    Vine star.

  • Denzel Dion

    Vine star.

  • Nick Dobbs

    Dancer.

  • Charlie Tahan

    Actor.

  • Chloe McCarron
  • Jérôme Onguéné
  • Sof'ja Prosvirnova
  • Taylor Rapp
  • Tatsuki Seko
  • Guus Til
  • Martí Vigo del Arco
  • Devaughn Williamson
  • Danyil Abakšyn
  • William Bradley-King
  • Mark Fodya
  • Aleem Ford
  • Clémence Beretta

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 2 months old,

or 314 months and 26 days old,

or 1369 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9584 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 22, 1997?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on December 22, 1997:

  • Johnny Coles

    American trumpet player (d. 1997).

  • Sebastian Arcos Bergnes

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

  • John Pinkerton

    Computer scientist dies at the age of 78.

  • Hugh Edward Conway Seymour

    Marquis of hertford dies at the age of 67.

  • Douglas Ranger

    At the age of 81, a surgeon dies.

  • Wincenty Wawro
  • Paolo Bacilieri

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd

holidays

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


Holidays on December 22, 1997:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 22, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - How Do I Live
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - Together Again youtube

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.

December 22, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect Day
  2. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  3. - Barbie Girl
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 22, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Song For Mama
  2. - My Body
  3. - We're Not Making Love No More
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - Butta Love

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 22, 1997 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En El Jardin
  2. - Y Hubo Alguien
  3. - Si Tu Supieras
  4. - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
  5. - A Pesar De Todos

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December 22, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Finding North

Finding North

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Tanya Wexler

Starring: Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Jonathan Walker, Anne Bobby

Un grand cri d'amour

Un grand cri d'amour

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josiane Balasko

Starring: Josiane Balasko, Richard Berry, Daniel Prévost, Daniel Ceccaldi

Firestorm

Firestorm

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Dean Semler

Starring: Howie Long, Scott Glenn, William Forsythe, Suzy Amis

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

The Education of Little Tree

The Education of Little Tree

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Richard Friedenberg

Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem

December 22, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Robot Wars

Robot Wars

Release year: 1997

Directed by: William L. Stewart

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

December 22, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Wobegon Boy by Garrison Keillor

Wobegon Boy

By:

John Tollefson is a son from Lake Wobegon and has relocated East to manage a radio station at the college for academically gifted children.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers

By:

Stephen E. Ambrose is the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, and D-Day. This inspiring story tells the inspiring story of ordinary men in the U.S. Army in northwest Europe, from the day after D-Day to the end of World …

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

The Christmas Box

By:

An anniversary edition of the timeless Christmas classic that touched the hearts millions of readers: "The most popular holiday tale ever since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).

Another City, Not My Own by Dominick Dunne

Another City, Not My Own

By:

Gus Bailey is a journalist who has been in high society for a while and knows all the secrets of the very wealthy. He now turns his keen eye to Los Angeles and witnesses the trial of the accused.

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

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

Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders

Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Sega

Brunswick World: Tournament of Champions

Brunswick World: Tournament of Champions

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Black Pearl

Hanagumi Taisen Columns

Hanagumi Taisen Columns

Platform: Sega Saturn, ST-V arcade board

Genre: Falling-blocks puzzle

Publisher: Sega

Extreme-G

Extreme-G

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: futuristic racing

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Atlantis: The Lost Tales

Atlantis: The Lost Tales

Platform: Microsoft Windows DOS Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

history

Who was the US President on December 22, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1997?

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

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of December. 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 December 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

history

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 December 1997?

December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1997 calendar looked like.

Monday December 22, 1997