Thursday April 24, 1997: on this day

April 24, 1997 was the 114th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 1997, who was born and died on April 24, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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 24th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1997?


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

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April 24, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1997:

  • Steel peer, opens at richard rodgers theater nyc for 76 performances

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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
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April 24, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 24, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1997 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on April 24, 1997?


Famous people born on April 24, 1997:

  • Lydia Ko

    New zealand golfer.

  • Veronika Kudermetova

    Russian tennis player.

  • Autumn Wendel

    Tv actress.

  • Tomás Díaz Grassano
  • Angela Fontana
  • Marianna Fontana
  • Jérémy Gélin
  • Yūta Kamiya
  • Tomáš Ladra
  • Marvin Loría
  • Timothy Shuttleworth
  • Kaden Smith
  • Luiz Felipe da Silva Nunes
  • Tim van Rijthoven
  • Larrell Murchison
  • Jessica Pieri
  • Pier-André Côté
  • Fabio Depaoli

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 30 days old,

or 1408 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9861 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 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 24, 1997?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 1997.

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April 24, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1997:

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Eugene Stoner

    The ar-15 rifle was designed by an american engineer and weapons designer (d. 1997).

  • Allan Francovich

    American director and producer (b. 1941).

  • Felice Ippolito
  • Eugenio Bronzetti
  • Ines Vercesi
  • Viktor Avilov

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Daniel Defoe

    Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Wilba Cather

    Wilba Cather was an American writer known for her novels about frontier life in the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 24th

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April 24, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1997:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1997:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1997:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 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 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.

April 24, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 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 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.

April 24, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 24, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

The number 1 Latin song on April 24, 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 24, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 24, 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 24, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 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 24, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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 24, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Acts Of Love by Judith Michael

Acts Of Love

By:

Luke, a 45-year old stage director, discovers letters dating back 15 years from Jessica, an ex-actress. He fell in love with Jessica through the letters and decided to set his sights on her.

Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook

Chromosome 6

By:

Behind the headlines on cloning--Dr. Robin Cook blends fact with fiction in one of his most terrifying bestsellers...Chromosome 6 is a prophetic thriller that challenges the medical ethics of genetic manipulation

Sanctuary by Nora Roberts

Sanctuary

By:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a seductive and suspenseful novel of dangerous liaisons and family betrayals...Photographer Jo Ellen Hathaway thought she'd escaped the house called Sanctuary long ago.

Pretend You Don'T See Her by Mary Higgins Clark

Pretend You Don'T See Her

By:

Pretend you don't see her is Lacey Farrell's story. She's a rising star in Manhattan's highly-powered realty scene. Lacey is called to testify in a murder case and hears the final words of the victim. She believes that her attacker …

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.

April 24, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors

Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Publisher: BBC Multimedia

Arkanoid Returns

Arkanoid Returns

Platform: Arcade Game, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Breakout

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Ballblazer Champions

Ballblazer Champions

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action, sports

Publisher: NA LucasArts; EU CTO SpA

An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Action role-playing, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Betrayal in Antara

Betrayal in Antara

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on April 24, 1997?

On April 24, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1997?

On April 24, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1997?

On April 24, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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.

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Thursday April 24, 1997