What happened on Monday April 28, 1997?

Here's what happened on April 28, 1997:

• Chemical Weapons Convention Takes Effect The 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention officially went into effect, marking a significant international effort to prohibit the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer, or use of chemical weapons. Notable nations such as Russia, Iraq, and North Korea had not ratified the treaty at this time, highlighting the ongoing challenges in global disarmament efforts.
• The Notorious B.I.G. Tops US Charts 'Hypnotize' by The Notorious B.I.G. reached the number one spot on the US Billboard charts. This track, released shortly before the rapper's tragic death, was part of his final studio album 'Life After Death'.
• R. Kelly's Hit Tops UK Charts 'I Believe I Can Fly' by R. Kelly reached the number one position on the UK music charts. The inspirational song from the Space Jam movie soundtrack would become one of Kelly's most recognizable and enduring hits.
• Ringo Starr's All-Starr Band Concert Ringo Starr, former Beatles drummer, launched his fourth iteration of the All-Starr Band, continuing his tradition of touring with a rotating lineup of notable musicians. This concert marked another chapter in Starr's post-Beatles musical career.
• Jekyll & Hyde Musical Opens in New York The musical 'Jekyll & Hyde', based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella, premiered at the Plymouth Theater in New York City. The production, which explores the dual nature of human personality, was an adaptation of the famous story featuring music by Frank Wildhorn and book by Leslie Bricusse.

Events in 1997

April 28, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 28, 1997

Newspapers from Apr. 28, 1997

April 28, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• New York Knicks - Charlotte Hornets : 104 - 95
• Utah Jazz - Los Angeles Clippers : 104 - 92

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Mainz : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chesterfield - Stockport : 0 - 1

April 28, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 118th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1997 can also be written as 4/28/1997 in the US and as 28/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

Famous people died on April 28, 1997:

• Ann Petry

  Ann Petry was an influential African American novelist and journalist known for her powerful narratives exploring racial and social issues...

• Giovanni Astarita

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on April 28th

April 28, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
3. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
4. Monica - For You I Will
5. Savage Garden - I Want You

April 28, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
2. DJ Quicksilver - Bellissima
3. No Doubt - Don't Speak
4. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
5. The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin' Beats

April 28, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
2. 112 - Cupid
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Monica - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
5. B-Rock & The Bizz - My Baby Daddy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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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 28, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 28, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 11:49 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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Someone born on April 28, 1997 is:

27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 26 days old,

or 1460 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10222 days old,

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