Tuesday December 23, 1997: on this day

December 23, 1997 was the 357th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 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 December 23, 1997, who was born and died on December 23, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Finding North, directed by Tanya Wexler), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 23, 1997?


December 23, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1997 can also be written as 12/23/1997 in the US and as 23/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

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December 23, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1997:

  • Woody allen, 62 weds soon-yi previn 27, adopted daughter of mia farrow
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 23, 1997
  • Chicago bulls' coach phil jackson is quickest to reach 500 wins (682 games).
  • Colorado avalanche player jari kurri is 8th nhl player to score 600 career goals.
  • Terry nichols found guilty of manslaughter in oklahoma city bombing.

December 23, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Boston Celtics : 96 - 102
  • Dallas Mavericks - Cleveland Cavaliers : 85 - 99
  • Denver Nuggets - Golden State Warriors : 75 - 87
  • Indiana Pacers - San Antonio Spurs : 79 - 91
  • Los Angeles Clippers - Chicago Bulls : 89 - 94
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December 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 23, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 01:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Who was born on December 23, 1997?


Famous people born on December 23, 1997:

  • Khamarion Wadley

    Former college football running back known for his speed and agility.

  • Kerwin Roach II

    Professional basketball player who played for the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League.

  • Luka Jović

    Serbian footballer.

  • Maddie Walker

    Pop singer.

  • Brianna Maphis
  • Joel Nicolau
  • Matea Jelić
  • Carlik Jones
  • Olle Hahlin
  • Aidan Alexander

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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


You are 26 years 2 months old,

or 314 months and 25 days old,

or 1369 weeks

or 9583 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 23, 1997?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 23, 1997:

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Stanley Cortez

    American photographer and cinematographer (d. 1997).

  • Brian Malzard Foss

    Psychologist, who dies at the age of 76.

  • Donald Gunn MacRae

    Sociologist, who dies at 76.

  • Hrvoje Horvatic

    Video artist dies at 39.

  • Keith Bentley

    International racing cyclist, who dies at 72.

  • Austin Whitaker

    Schoolmaster, classical scholar/archivist, is killed at 90.

  • Zaur K'aloevi
  • William Piastra
  • Paula Stone
  • Giovanni Gatti
  • Les Harrison

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

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

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


Holidays on December 23, 1997:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - How Do I Live
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - Together Again youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect Day
  2. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  3. - Barbie Girl
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1997 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Song For Mama
  2. - My Body
  3. - We're Not Making Love No More
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - Butta Love

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 1997 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En El Jardin
  2. - Y Hubo Alguien
  3. - Si Tu Supieras
  4. - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
  5. - A Pesar De Todos

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

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

Finding North

Finding North

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Tanya Wexler

Starring: Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Jonathan Walker, Anne Bobby

Un grand cri d'amour

Un grand cri d'amour

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josiane Balasko

Starring: Josiane Balasko, Richard Berry, Daniel Prévost, Daniel Ceccaldi

Firestorm

Firestorm

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Dean Semler

Starring: Howie Long, Scott Glenn, William Forsythe, Suzy Amis

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

The Education of Little Tree

The Education of Little Tree

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Richard Friedenberg

Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Robot Wars

Robot Wars

Release year: 1997

Directed by: William L. Stewart

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

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

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

The Ghost by Danielle Steel

The Ghost

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Charles Waterston has a loving wife and a thrilling career in London. His life seems perfect. He doesn't know what he will do when his 10 year marriage ends or if he is forced to move to New York.

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 Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

By:

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

Comanche Moon by Larry McMurtry

Comanche Moon

By:

This novel is the final volume in an epic four-volume series that began with Larry McMurty’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Lonesome Dove. It's a capstone to a long tradition of storytelling.

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door

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The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.

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

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

Chopper Attack

Chopper Attack

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

Culdcept

Culdcept

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3

Genre: Board game, Collectible card game

Publisher: NEC Interchannel

Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto

Platform: MS-DOS; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation; Game Boy Color

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: NA ASC Games; EU Take-Two Interactive; UK BMG Interactive

F1 Racing Simulation

F1 Racing Simulation

Platform: PC

Genre: Sport, Sim Racing

Automobili Lamborghini

Automobili Lamborghini

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Taito; NA Titus Software; EU Titus Software

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 1997?

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

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

On December 23, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1997?

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

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What is special about December 23rd?

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

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

Find out more about December 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 December 1997?

December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1997 calendar looked like.

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