What happened on Friday September 26, 1997?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1997:

• Central Italy Earthquake Devastates Assisi On September 26, 1997, two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.7 and 6.4 struck central Italy, causing significant destruction. The seismic event resulted in eleven fatalities, over 100 injuries, and approximately 80,000 homes being destroyed. A particularly notable consequence was the partial collapse of the historic Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, which damaged priceless medieval frescoes and architectural heritage.
• Ken Griffey Jr. Hits 56th Home Run Seattle Mariners' star Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 56th home run of the 1997 baseball season, showcasing his exceptional batting prowess and contributing to his reputation as one of the era's most powerful hitters.

Events in 1997

September 26, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1997

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1997

September 26, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1
• Duisburg - Bielefeld : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dusseldorf - Zwickau : 4 - 1
• Nurnberg - Unterhaching : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Chateauroux - Le Havre : 2 - 1
• Metz - Auxerre : 3 - 0
• Monaco - Strasbourg : 3 - 2
• Nantes - Cannes : 1 - 2
• Paris SG - Montpellier : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Norwich - Ipswich : 2 - 1

September 26, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 269th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1997 can also be written as 9/26/1997 in the US and as 26/9/1997 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1997 in September 1997 calendar

Famous people died on September 26, 1997:

• Samuel W. Taylor

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on September 26th

September 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1997 was Honey by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Mariah Carey - Honey
2. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
3. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)

September 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1997 was Men In Black by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Will Smith - Men In Black
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
3. Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
4. The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work
5. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You

September 26, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
2. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
3. Mariah Carey - Honey
4. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
5. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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September 26, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 September 26, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:01 am and setting at 04:48 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1997

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Someone born on September 26, 1997 is:

27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 28 days old,

or 1438 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10071 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1997?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 26, 1997.

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