Wednesday August 27, 1997: on this day

August 27, 1997 was the 239th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 27, 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 August 27, 1997, who was born and died on August 27, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. Boogie Nights, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Noah'S Ark) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1997?


August 27, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1997 can also be written as 8/27/1997 in the US and as 27/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

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August 27, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 27, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 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 August 27th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:26 am and setting at 04:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1997.

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Who was born on August 27, 1997?


Famous people born on August 27, 1997:

  • Maty Moraes

    Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills as a goalkeeper.

  • Drew Gilchrist

    Youtube star.

  • Laurynas Birutis
  • Malik Harris
  • Eirik Haugan
  • Kári Jónsson
  • Yukako Kawai
  • Erik McCoy
  • Willian Pozo
  • Niek Roozen
  • Lucas Paquetá
  • Ufuk Akyol
  • Kirill Beljaev
  • Kijell Medina
  • Isak Danielson

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 2 days old,

or 1387 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9711 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 August 27, 1997?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 27, 1997.

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August 27, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1997:

  • Brandon Tartikoff

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 1997).

  • Jeep Swenson

    Actor, batman & robin, dies at 40 from heart failure.

  • Sotiria Bellou

    Greek singer (born 1921).

  • Sally Blane
  • Johannes Edfelt

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

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holidays

August 27, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1997:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1997 was Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  2. - I'll Be Missing You
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - 2 Become 1

August 27, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

August 27, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - You Make Me Wanna...
  3. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  4. - Not Tonight
  5. - Up Jumps Da Boogie

August 27, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 27, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  4. - Jefe De Jefes
  5. - Vivir Sin Ellas

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August 27, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Luis Guzmán

Country: United States of America

Gattaca

Gattaca

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal

Country: United States of America

Cube

Cube

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Vincenzo Natali

Starring: Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller

Country: United States of America

Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kasi Lemmons

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield

Kiss the Girls

Kiss the Girls

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur

August 27, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

The New Batman Adventures

The New Batman Adventures

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Country: United States of America

Between Brothers

Between Brothers

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Kadeem Hardison, Dondre Whitfield, Kelly Perine, Rachael Crawford

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell

Cause of Death

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Dr. Kay Scarpetta dives into the murky depths a ship graveyard in search of Ted Eddings's remains, an investigative reporter. Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and Pete Marino (police captain) will be following the scents and violence of death and violence …

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

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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.

Up Island by Anne Rivers Siddons

Up Island

By:

Molly Bell Redwine learned early on that family is everything from her domineering, charismatic mother. Molly was not warned by anyone that family can be unpredictable.

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

By:

This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.

Special Delivery by Danielle Steel

Special Delivery

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Danielle Steel's novel explores the joy and challenge of new beginnings and the occasional absurdity of them. It tells the story about two people who fall in love when they least expect it.

August 27, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deer Hunter

Deer Hunter

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Color, Mobile phone, BlackBerry, iOS, Android

Publisher: Previous publishers: WizardWorks Software, MacSoft, Sorrent (now Glu Mobile), Vatical Entertainment

V-Rally

V-Rally

Platform: PlayStation, Windows, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Infogrames Electronic Arts Spike Ocean Software Atari

Famista 64

Famista 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Namco

Burger Burger

Burger Burger

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Business simulation strategy game

Publisher: Gaps

A Fork in the Tale

A Fork in the Tale

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Any River Entertainment (CD)

history

Who was the US President on August 27, 1997?

On August 27, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1997?

On August 27, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1997?

On August 27, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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Wednesday August 27, 1997