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August 28, 1997 was the 240th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 1997, who was born and died on August 28, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1997?
- August 28, 1997: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1997?
- August 28, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1997?
What day of the week was August 28, 1997?
August 28, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1997 can also be written as 8/28/1997 in the US and as 28/8/1997 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1997:
- Belgian amusement park riders were stuck upside down for 90 minutes
August 28, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1997 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 28, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 05:35 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 28, 1997?
Famous people born on August 28, 1997:
- Tanai Davis
Professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Rilley Opelka
Tennis player with a powerful serve.
- Saaya Yamada
Japanese artistic gymnast who has won multiple medals in international competitions.
- Andrew Bazzi
Andrew bazzi is a singer-songwriter and former vine star known for his hit single 'mine'.
- Johnnie Guilbert
Youtube star.
- Emilia McCarthy
Tv actress.
- Deborah Levi
- Marcel Ponitka
- Facundo Rizzi
- Gerson Torres Barrantes
- Mykal Walker
- Wendel
- Abdel Medioub
- Sara Quadrelli
- Darren Muselet
- Jacopo Olmo Antinori
- Keidi Bare
- Bazzi
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 7 months old,
or 319 months and 22 days old,
or 1390 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9731 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 1997?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 1997.
August 28, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1997:
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Sergio Rampini
- Francesco Gavioli
- Dionigi Besozzi
- Werner Abrolat
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Kaisei
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1997:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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:
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
- Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life
- The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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:
- Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
- Will Smith - Men In Black
- Gala - Freed From Desire
- Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
- Boyzone - Picture Of You
August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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 28, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 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:
- Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
- Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
- Magoo And Timbaland - Up Jumps Da Boogie
August 28, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 28, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 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:
- Enrique Iglesias - Miente
- Luis Miguel - Por Debajo De La Mesa
- Jordi - Desesperadamente Enamorado
- Los Tigres del Norte - Jefe De Jefes
- Intocable - Vivir Sin Ellas
August 28, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Andrew Niccol
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield
Kiss the Girls
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Gary Fleder
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur
August 28, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
Tiger Bay
Release year: 1997
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Happy Camp
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Josh Anthony
The New Batman Adventures
Release year: 1997
Written by: Bob Kane
Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Country: United States of America
Between Brothers
Release year: 1997
Written by: Barry O'Brien, Cheryl Alu
Starring: Kadeem Hardison, Dondre Whitfield, Kelly Perine, Rachael Crawford
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Man Who Listens To Horses
By: Monty Roberts
Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.
The Laws of Our Fathers
By: Scott Turow
A random drive-by shooting kills a woman in Kindle County. This woman is the ex-wife a prominent senator, and an old friend of Judge Sonia Klonsky on whose desk this case was filed.
Brain Droppings
By: George Carlin
George Carlin is more famous than ever with hundreds of sold out concerts every year, 20 albums, two Grammys and two Cable ACE Awards.
Special Delivery
By: Danielle Steel
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.
The Gift Of Fear
By: Gavin de Becker
True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear can be a curse. Learn how to distinguish the two. A date will not accept "no" as an answer.
August 28, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
DoDonPachi
Oddworld
Bravo Air Race
Hot Shots Golf
The Curse of Monkey Island
Who was the US President on August 28, 1997?
On August 28, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1997?
On August 28, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1997?
On August 28, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
