What happened on Sunday June 22, 1997?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1997:

• Publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone J.K. Rowling's first book in the Harry Potter series is published, marking the beginning of a global literary phenomenon that would transform children's literature and popular culture.
• Soufrière Hills Volcano Eruption on Montserrat A massive eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano on the island of Montserrat leads to the evacuation and eventual abandonment of Plymouth, the island's capital. This catastrophic event dramatically altered the island's geography and population distribution.
• Collision with Space Station Mir An unmanned Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir, causing significant damage and highlighting the risks of space operations during this period.
• Death of Ted Gärdestad Swedish musician Ted Gärdestad tragically commits suicide by jumping in front of a train, ending his life at a relatively young age. Gärdestad was a notable figure in Swedish music during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1997

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1997

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

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Real Madrid : 4 - 0
• Hercules - Ath Bilbao : 3 - 2
• La Coruna - Extremadura : 1 - 0
• Oviedo - Sp Gijon : 0 - 0
• Santander - Sevilla : 1 - 4

June 22, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1997 can also be written as 6/22/1997 in the US and as 22/6/1997 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1997 in June 1997 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1997:

• Dinah Jane Hansen
• Dinah Jane

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Hanson - MMMbop
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Look Into My Eyes
5. The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1997 was Mmm Bop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Hanson - Mmm Bop
2. Eternal featuring BeBe Winans - I Wanna Be The Only One
3. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
5. Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Look Into My Eyes (From "Batman & Robin")
5. 112 - Cupid

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 08:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1997

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Someone born on June 22, 1997 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 1 day old,

or 1452 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10167 days old,

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

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

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