Wednesday April 23, 1997: on this day

April 23, 1997 was the 113th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1997, who was born and died on April 23, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy), movies (e.g. The Fifth Element, directed by Luc Besson), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1997?


April 23, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1997 can also be written as 4/23/1997 in the US and as 23/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

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April 23, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 1997:

  • Titanic, opens at lunt-fontanne theater, new york city
  • 32nd academy of country music awards: leann rines, brooks and dunn win.
  • Omaria massacre in algeria: 42 villagers are killed.
  • 42 villagers are killed in the omaria massacre in algeria.

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April 23, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crystal Palace - Reading : 3 - 2
  • Wolves - Grimsby : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Derby - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 0
  • Leicester - West Ham : 0 - 1
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April 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:39 pm and setting at 07:22 am.

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

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Who was born on April 23, 1997?


Famous people born on April 23, 1997:

  • Anthonia Amusan

    Anthonia Amusan is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the 100 meters hurdles.

  • Zach Apple

    American swimmer.

  • Alex Ferris

    Canadian actor.

  • Océane Avocat Gros
  • Nejc Barič
  • Efe Beşok
  • Myer Bevan
  • Maddison Brown
  • Jack Carlin
  • Ortwin De Wolf
  • Jordy Gaspar
  • Nico Herzog
  • Bobur Abduholiqov
  • Stanislav Kovalenko
  • Neftali Manzambi
  • Álex Mazaira
  • Peng Cheng
  • Jordan Sierra

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

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April 23, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years and 2 days old,

or 324 months and 2 days old,

or 1409 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9864 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1997?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 23, 1997.

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April 23, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1997:

  • Senya Rosenfeld

    Influential sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and forms.

  • Denis Compton

    Denis Compton was an English cricketer who also played football for Arsenal.

  • Thomas Carr
  • Albert Poldesz
  • Inge Viermetz
  • Camillo Ripamonti
  • Denis Perron

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 23rd

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April 23, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1997:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1997:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1997:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  2. - Hypnotize youtube
  3. - You Were Meant For Me
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - Wannabe

April 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly
  2. - Bellissima
  3. - Don't Speak
  4. - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
  5. - Block Rockin' Beats

April 23, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  3. - My Baby Daddy
  4. - Cupid
  5. - Big Daddy

April 23, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 23, 1997 was Ya Me Voy Para Siempre by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 23, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  2. - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
  3. - Mi Sangre Prisionera
  4. - O Soy O Fui
  5. - Secuestro De Amor

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April 23, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Luc Besson

Starring: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm

Country: United States of America

Welcome to Sarajevo

Welcome to Sarajevo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Winterbottom

Starring: Stephen Dillane, Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Emira Nusevic

Lost Paradise

Lost Paradise

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yoshimitsu Morita

Starring: Kôji Yakusho, Hitomi Kuroki, Akira Terao, Toshio Shiba

Nowhere

Nowhere

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gregg Araki

Starring: James Duval, Rachel True, Nathan Bexton, Chiara Mastroianni

Snow White: A Tale of Terror

Snow White: A Tale of Terror

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Cohn

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Sam Neill, Gil Bellows, Taryn Davis

April 23, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

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

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

April 23, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Personal History by Katharine Graham

Personal History

By:

Winner of 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Biography

Small Vices by Robert B. Parker

Small Vices

By:

Ellis Alves is not an angel. His lawyer claims he was framed in the murder of Melissa Henderson, a college student... and asks Spenser for his help.

The Big Picture by Douglas Kennedy

The Big Picture

By:

Ben Bradford, a junior partner in a law firm with 6 figures income, is a Wall Street hotshot. He also has he and his wife, two young children, and a six-figure salary.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

By:

Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.

Naked by David Sedaris

Naked

By:

David Sedaris's bizarre, strange, elegiac and outrageous world is your welcome. Naked is Sedaris's attempt to turn the mania of memoir on its head, mining the rich terrain of his life and his experiences.

April 23, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Arkanoid: Doh It Again

Arkanoid: Doh It Again

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Breakout

Armored Core: Project Phantasma

Armored Core: Project Phantasma

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: JP Agetec; NA Agetec (then ASCII Entertainment)

Hot Shots Golf

Hot Shots Golf

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Descent to Undermountain

Descent to Undermountain

Platform: PC (DOS)

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Interplay

Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror

Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation OS X (Remastered) iOS (Remastered) Android (Remastered)

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Broken Sword II: The Smoking Mirror Microsoft Windows Virgin Interactive PlayStation EU SCEE NA Crave Entertainment Remastered Microsoft Windows & OS X Kalypso Media iOS & Android Revolution Software;

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Who was the US President on April 23, 1997?

On April 23, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1997?

On April 23, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1997?

On April 23, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

Find out more about April 23rd

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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 April 1997?

April 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1997 calendar looked like.

Wednesday April 23, 1997