What happened on Wednesday December 24, 1997?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1997:

• Carlos the Jackal Sentenced Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, internationally known as 'Carlos the Jackal', was sentenced to life imprisonment by a French court for the 1975 murders of two French investigators and a Lebanese national. This marked a significant moment in counter-terrorism justice.
• Sid El-Antri Massacre A tragic massacre occurred in the village of Sid El-Antri, Algeria, where between 50-100 villagers were brutally killed. This event was part of the ongoing Algerian Civil War, which was characterized by extreme violence between government forces and Islamic insurgent groups.
• Death of Toshiro Mifune Toshiro Mifune, legendary Japanese actor known for his iconic roles in Akira Kurosawa films, passed away. A pivotal figure in Japanese cinema who brought international recognition to Japanese film through collaborations with directors like Kurosawa in classics such as 'Seven Samurai' and 'Rashomon'.
• Hanukkah Candle Lit at Vatican City In a historic interfaith moment, a Hanukkah candle was officially lit in Vatican City for the first time, symbolizing growing religious tolerance and dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Jewish community.
• Dominican Republic Joins Berne Convention The Dominican Republic became a member of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, an international copyright treaty that helps protect intellectual property rights across participating nations.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1997

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1997

December 24, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1997 can also be written as 12/24/1997 in the US and as 24/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1997:

• Neeraj Chopra

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1997:

• Toshirô Mifune

  Toshirô Mifune was a legendary Japanese actor who revolutionized cinema through his powerful performances in iconic samurai films,...

• Pierre Péladeau

  Prominent Canadian media businessman who founded Quebecor, a major media and telecommunications corporation in Quebec.

• James Komack

  James Komack was a versatile American entertainment professional known for his work as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter in...

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on December 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 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.

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
2. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
3. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
5. Janet - Together Again

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1997 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
2. LSG - My Body
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Next - Butta Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 01:56 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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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1997

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Someone born on December 24, 1997 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 30 days old,

or 1426 weeks

or 9982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1997?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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

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

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