What happened on Wednesday August 27, 1997?

About August 27th, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: Cigarette manufacturers agree to a landmark $11.3 billion settlement in a lawsuit addressing smoking-related health impacts. The comprehensive settlement includes substantial financial compensation and mandates wide-ranging public health measures, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases in other states like Mississippi.
  • Day of the week: August 27th, 1997 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G.
  • #1 UK song: I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans
  • Popular movie: Wonderland directed by James Cox

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August 27, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1997:

  • Major Cigarette Manufacturers Settlement in Florida Cigarette manufacturers agree to a landmark $11.3 billion settlement in a lawsuit addressing smoking-related health impacts. The comprehensive settlement includes substantial financial compensation and mandates wide-ranging public health measures, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases in other states like Mississippi.
  • Major Cigarette Manufacturers Settlement in Florida Cigarette manufacturers agree to a landmark $11.3 billion settlement in a lawsuit addressing smoking-related health impacts. The comprehensive settlement includes substantial financial compensation and mandates wide-ranging public health measures, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases in other states like Mississippi.
  • Major Cigarette Manufacturers Settlement in Florida Cigarette manufacturers agree to a landmark $11.3 billion settlement in a lawsuit addressing smoking-related health impacts. The comprehensive settlement includes substantial financial compensation and mandates wide-ranging public health measures, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases in other states like Mississippi.
  • Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy Indicted A federal grand jury charges Mike Espy, the former United States Agriculture Secretary, with multiple serious legal violations including mail and wire fraud, taking illegal gratuities, witness tampering, and other federal offenses. This indictment represents a significant moment in government accountability.
  • Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy Indicted A federal grand jury charges Mike Espy, the former United States Agriculture Secretary, with multiple serious legal violations including mail and wire fraud, taking illegal gratuities, witness tampering, and other federal offenses. This indictment represents a significant moment in government accountability.
  • Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy Indicted A federal grand jury charges Mike Espy, the former United States Agriculture Secretary, with multiple serious legal violations including mail and wire fraud, taking illegal gratuities, witness tampering, and other federal offenses. This indictment represents a significant moment in government accountability.
  • Israel Lifts Blockade of Bethlehem Israel removes a four-week military blockade of Bethlehem, ending a significant tension point in Israeli-Palestinian relations. The action follows several days of clashes with Palestinian youths, signaling a potential de-escalation of regional tensions.
  • Israel Lifts Blockade of Bethlehem Israel removes a four-week military blockade of Bethlehem, ending a significant tension point in Israeli-Palestinian relations. The action follows several days of clashes with Palestinian youths, signaling a potential de-escalation of regional tensions.
  • Israel Lifts Blockade of Bethlehem Israel removes a four-week military blockade of Bethlehem, ending a significant tension point in Israeli-Palestinian relations. The action follows several days of clashes with Palestinian youths, signaling a potential de-escalation of regional tensions.

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August 27, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 27, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

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  • Barnsley - Bolton : 2 - 1
  • Coventry - West Ham : 1 - 1
  • Everton - Man United : 0 - 2
  • Leicester - Arsenal : 3 - 3
  • Southampton - Crystal Palace : 1 - 0
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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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Who was born on August 27, 1997?


Famous people born on August 27, 1997:

  • Lucas Paquetá

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


Famous people died on August 27, 1997:

  • Brandon Tartikoff

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  • Sally Blane

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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.

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

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.

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

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 music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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

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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.

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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 Waning crescent.

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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How old is someone born on August 27, 1997?


Someone born on August 27, 1997 is:

27 years 7 months old,

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or 10101 days old,

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