What happened on Thursday April 24, 1997?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1997:

• Battle of Mühlberg A significant military engagement where Duke of Alba, commanding Spanish-Imperial forces of Charles I of Spain, decisively defeats the troops of the Schmalkaldic League, marking a crucial moment in the religious and political conflicts of 16th-century Europe.
• Lou Thesz Birthday Lou Thesz, a legendary American professional wrestler and trainer, widely considered one of the most influential wrestlers in history, was born. He was instrumental in establishing professional wrestling's credibility and technical standards.
• Paul Cellucci Birthday Paul Cellucci, an American politician who served as the 69th Governor of Massachusetts from 1997 to 2001, was born. He was known for his moderate Republican stance and significant contributions to Massachusetts state politics.
• Steel Pier Musical Opens Steel Pier, a musical production, opens at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City and runs for 76 performances, showcasing a Broadway theatrical production about the historic Atlantic City dance marathon.
• John Williams Birthday John Williams, an accomplished Australian-English guitarist and composer, was born. While details are limited, he likely contributed to music in significant ways.
• Phil Robertson Birthday Phil Robertson, American businessman and founder of Duck Commander, a company that manufactures duck calls and became famous through the reality TV show Duck Dynasty, was born.
• Son Chang-min Birthday Son Chang-min, a South Korean actor known for his contributions to the Korean entertainment industry, was born.
• Eric Balfour Birthday Eric Balfour, an American actor and singer known for roles in television series and films, was born.
• Azusa Yamamoto Birthday Azusa Yamamoto, a Japanese idol and actress, was born, representing the vibrant Japanese entertainment industry.
• David Oliver Birthday David Oliver, an American hurdler who likely competed in track and field events, was born.
• Aaron Cunningham Birthday Aaron Cunningham, an American baseball player, was born, representing the ongoing legacy of professional baseball.
• Tahyna Tozzi Birthday Tahyna Tozzi, an Australian model, singer, and actress, was born, representing the multifaceted entertainment industry.

Events in 1997

April 24, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1997

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1997

April 24, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - New York Knicks : 99 - 109
• Los Angeles Clippers - Utah Jazz : 86 - 106
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets : 95 - 112
• Orlando Magic - Miami Heat : 64 - 99

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• St Pauli - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Mannheim - Wolfsburg : 1 - 3

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Watford - Chesterfield : 0 - 2

April 24, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 114th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1997 can also be written as 4/24/1997 in the US and as 24/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1997:

• Lydia Ko

  Professional golfer from New Zealand who became the youngest player to be ranked world No.

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1997:

• Eugene Stoner

  Eugene Stoner was a pioneering American firearms designer who revolutionized modern military weaponry by creating the AR-15 rifle, which...

• Allan Francovich

  American director and producer (b. 1941).

• Viktor Avilov

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
3. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
4. Monica - For You I Will
5. The Spice Girls - Wannabe

April 24, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
2. DJ Quicksilver - Bellissima
3. No Doubt - Don't Speak
4. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
5. The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin' Beats

April 24, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. Monica - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
3. B-Rock & The Bizz - My Baby Daddy
4. 112 - Cupid
5. Hev-D - Big Daddy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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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 24, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:04 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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Someone born on April 24, 1997 is:

27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 30 days old,

or 1460 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10226 days old,

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