What happened on Saturday August 23, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 23, 1997:

• Death of John Kendrew: Nobel Laureate Molecular Biologist John Kendrew, a distinguished British molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away on August 23, 1997. He was renowned for his groundbreaking work in discovering the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin, a critical protein in muscle tissue. His research significantly advanced the field of structural biology and protein crystallography.
• Death of John Kendrew: Nobel Laureate Molecular Biologist John Kendrew, a distinguished British molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away on August 23, 1997. He was renowned for his groundbreaking work in discovering the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin, a critical protein in muscle tissue. His research significantly advanced the field of structural biology and protein crystallography.
• Death of John Kendrew: Nobel Laureate Molecular Biologist John Kendrew, a distinguished British molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away on August 23, 1997. He was renowned for his groundbreaking work in discovering the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin, a critical protein in muscle tissue. His research significantly advanced the field of structural biology and protein crystallography.
• Eric Gairy: First Prime Minister of Grenada Dies Eric Gairy, an educator and politician who became the first prime minister of Grenada, passed away on August 23, 1997. He played a pivotal role in Grenada's transition to independence and early post-colonial governance.
• Eric Gairy: First Prime Minister of Grenada Dies Eric Gairy, an educator and politician who became the first prime minister of Grenada, passed away on August 23, 1997. He played a pivotal role in Grenada's transition to independence and early post-colonial governance.
• Eric Gairy: First Prime Minister of Grenada Dies Eric Gairy, an educator and politician who became the first prime minister of Grenada, passed away on August 23, 1997. He played a pivotal role in Grenada's transition to independence and early post-colonial governance.
• Death of Bruk Alemayehu Ethiopian politician Bruk Alemayehu, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, died on August 23, 1997. His contributions to Ethiopian diplomacy and governance marked an important period in the country's political history.
• Death of Bruk Alemayehu Ethiopian politician Bruk Alemayehu, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, died on August 23, 1997. His contributions to Ethiopian diplomacy and governance marked an important period in the country's political history.
• Death of Bruk Alemayehu Ethiopian politician Bruk Alemayehu, who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, died on August 23, 1997. His contributions to Ethiopian diplomacy and governance marked an important period in the country's political history.
• Jean Poperen's Passing French politician Jean Poperen died on August 23, 1997. While specific details of his political career are not provided, his death marked the end of a political life in France.
• Jean Poperen's Passing French politician Jean Poperen died on August 23, 1997. While specific details of his political career are not provided, his death marked the end of a political life in France.
• Jean Poperen's Passing French politician Jean Poperen died on August 23, 1997. While specific details of his political career are not provided, his death marked the end of a political life in France.

Events in 1997

August 23, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 23, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 1997

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Antwerp - Lommel : 2 - 5
• Beveren - St Truiden : 1 - 1
• Genk - Germinal : 4 - 2
• Gent - Westerlo : 6 - 0
• Harelbeke - Club Brugge : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Werder Bremen : 3 - 0
• Dortmund - Bochum : 5 - 2
• Duisburg - Stuttgart : 0 - 3
• Kaiserslautern - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0
• Leverkusen - Karlsruhe : 6 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Stuttgarter K - Uerdingen : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Beauvais - Valence : 1 - 2
• Caen - Wasquehal : 6 - 0
• Laval - Troyes : 2 - 1
• Lille - Le Mans : 2 - 0
• Louhans-Cuis. - Gueugnon : 2 - 1

August 23, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 235th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1997 can also be written as 8/23/1997 in the US and as 23/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

Famous people born on August 23, 1997:

• Lil Yachty

  American rapper, singer, and internet personality known for his distinctive melodic style and significant influence in the hip-hop and trap...

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on August 23rd

Famous people died on August 23, 1997:

• John Kendrew

  Renowned British biochemist who pioneered the understanding of protein structure by revealing the three-dimensional structure of myoglobin.

• John Cowdery Kendrew

  Prize laureate for their studies of the structures of globular proteins.

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on August 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
5. The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Will Smith - Men In Black
3. Gala - Freed From Desire
4. Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Boyzone - Picture Of You

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:31 pm and setting at 01:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1997.

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Someone born on August 23, 1997 is:

27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months

or 1443 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10105 days old,

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