What happened on Wednesday October 22, 1997?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1997:

• Danish Fugitive Kills Two Police Officers in Helsinki Danish fugitive Steen Christensen murdered two Finnish police officers, Chief Constable Eero Holsti and Senior Constable Antero Palo, during a violent prison escape in the Ullanlinna district of Helsinki, Finland.
• Historic World Series Game with Record-Breaking Length The second-longest 9-inning World Series game in history was played, lasting 4 hours and 12 minutes. The game was intensely competitive, with the teams tied 7-7 going into the 9th inning, ultimately ending with the Mariners winning 14-11.
• Cleveland Marquis Grissom's World Series Hitting Streak Ends Cleveland player Marquis Grissom's impressive 15-game World Series hitting streak came to an end.
• Larry Flynt Business Transaction Controversial publisher Larry Flynt sold Hustler magazine in a non-zoned area of Cincinnati.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Oct. 22, 1997

Newspapers from Oct. 22, 1997

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

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Charlton - Birmingham : 1 - 1
• Man City - Stoke : 0 - 1
• Wolves - Tranmere : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Lincoln : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Derby - Wimbledon : 1 - 1

October 22, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 295th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1997 can also be written as 10/22/1997 in the US and as 22/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
2. Dario G - Sunchyme
3. Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
4. Backstreet Boys - As Long As You Love Me
5. Sash! featuring La Trec - Stay

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
2. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
3. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
4. Brian McKnight Featuring Mase - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
5. Total - What About Us

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:57 pm and setting at 02:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on October 22, 1997

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Someone born on October 22, 1997 is:

27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 17 days old,

or 1437 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10061 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1997?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.

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

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

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