Thursday May 22, 1997: on this day

May 22, 1997 was the 142nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 22, 1997, who was born and died on May 22, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. MMMbop by Hanson), movies (e.g. Con Air, directed by Simon West), TV series (e.g. Riding The Tiger) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 22, 1997?


May 22, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1997 can also be written as 5/22/1997 in the US and as 22/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 22, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 06:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1997.

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Who was born on May 22, 1997?


Famous people born on May 22, 1997:

  • Dmani Jones

    Professional football player known for his exceptional speed and agility.

  • Julia Pierce

    Rock singer.

  • Bridget Carleton
  • Tyler Davis
  • Jordan Floyd
  • Francesco Ghiara
  • Herman Hallberg
  • Enes Mahmutovic
  • Lauri Markkanen
  • Roland Sallai
  • Rebecca Sartori
  • Andrei Tîrcoveanu
  • Lorenzo Moschini
  • Andrea Vallocchia
  • Loris Zonta
  • Hilal Ben Moussa
  • Ayman Al-Khulaif

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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


You are 26 years 10 months old,

or 322 months and 6 days old,

or 1401 weeks

or 9807 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 22, 1997?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 22, 1997:

  • Alfred Hershey

    Known for the Hershey-Chase experiment confirming that DNA is the genetic material of life.

  • Alziro Bergonzo

    Italian architect and painter (b. 1906).

  • Renzo Montagnani

    Italian actor (born 1930).

  • Donald Curtis
  • Virgilio Dagnino

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Quiera Jones

    Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.

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

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


Holidays on May 22, 1997:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1997:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1997:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1997 was MMMbop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - MMMbop
  2. - Hypnotize youtube
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - Say You'll Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lovefool
  2. - You're Not Alone
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - You Might Need Somebody
  5. - Love Won't Wait

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1997 was G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. by Changing Faces, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
  2. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  3. - Hypnotize youtube
  4. - Cupid
  5. - Return Of The Mack

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The Latin music chart on May 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo En Ti
  2. - Secuestro De Amor
  3. - Unidos Para Siempre
  4. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  5. - El Destino

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

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

Con Air

Con Air

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Simon West

Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney

Country: United States of America

Career Girls

Career Girls

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mike Leigh

Starring: Katrin Cartlidge, Lynda Steadman, Kate Byers, Mark Benton

The Maker

The Maker

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Matthew Modine, Mary-Louise Parker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Fairuza Balk

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

Bent

Bent

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sean Mathias

Starring: Lothaire Bluteau, Clive Owen, Mick Jagger, Brian Webber

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Knights of Ramune

Knights of Ramune

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Release year: 1997

Shapes of the Invisible

Shapes of the Invisible

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy

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

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

The Night Crew by John Sandford

The Night Crew

By:

John Sandford, best-selling author, takes all the action and suspense from his Prey novels and travels west to L.A.

The Partner by John Grisham

The Partner

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROAs a young, popular partner in a thriving Mississippi legal firm, he was well-liked and well-paid. Patrick Lanigan then stole ninety million from his own law firm and fled for his life.

Daughters & Mothers by Lauren Cowen and Jayne Wexler

Daughters & Mothers

By:

This miniature edition of the New York Times bestseller DAUGHTERS & MOMS is sure to impress! Wexler's beautiful photo portraits are accompanied by nearly 100 quotes from mothers and daughters about their special relationship.

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.

The Gospel According To The Son by Norman Mailer

The Gospel According To The Son

By:

Norman Mailer combined fact and fiction to create unforgettable portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Gary Gilmore and Lee Harvey Oswald.

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

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

The Granstream Saga

The Granstream Saga

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: JP SCEI; NA THQ; EU SCEE

Hot Shots Golf

Hot Shots Golf

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Enemy Nations

Enemy Nations

Platform: Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Head Games Publishing

Test Drive 4

Test Drive 4

Platform: PlayStation PC CD-ROM

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Accolade

Dark Colony

Dark Colony

Platform: Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1997?

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

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What is special about May 22nd?

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

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 May 1997?

May 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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