Sunday December 28, 1997: on this day

December 28, 1997 was the 362nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 28, 1997, who was born and died on December 28, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Finding North, directed by Tanya Wexler), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1997?


December 28, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1997 can also be written as 12/28/1997 in the US and as 28/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

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December 28, 1997: What happened on that day?


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December 28, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Lakers : 108 - 102
  • Indiana Pacers - Miami Heat : 90 - 101
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Detroit Pistons : 93 - 89
  • Philadelphia 76ers - Sacramento Kings : 90 - 92
  • San Antonio Spurs - Portland Trail Blazers : 79 - 82

NFL - American Football

  • Detroit Lions - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 10 - 20
  • Miami Dolphins - New England Patriots : 3 - 17

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Tranmere : 0 - 0
  • Bradford - Huddersfield : 1 - 1
  • Bury - Crewe : 1 - 1
  • Man City - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 3
  • Middlesbrough - Stockport : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Wrexham : 1 - 2
  • Bristol Rvs - Bournemouth : 5 - 3
  • Chesterfield - York : 1 - 1
  • Fulham - Bristol City : 1 - 0
  • Grimsby - Preston : 3 - 1
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December 28, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:56 am and setting at 05:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Who was born on December 28, 1997?


Famous people born on December 28, 1997:

  • Nash Grier
    Nash Grier

    Vine star.

  • Danny Edge

    Youtube star.

  • Emery Kelly

    Pop singer.

  • Herby Magny
  • Hakim Ouro-Sama
  • Irma Testa
  • Lucas Buadés
  • Soraya Verhoeve
  • Sierra Campisano
  • Kōstas Galanopoulos

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 2 months old,

or 314 months and 20 days old,

or 1368 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9578 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 28, 1997?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 28, 1997.

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December 28, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1997:

  • Ronald Clive Williams

    Actor/comedian, died at the age of 68.

  • James Lees-Milne

    Architectural historian, died at the age of 89.

  • George Fleming

    Age 80 for cyclist.

  • Vasilij Solomin
  • Roberto Hausbrandt
  • Henry Barraud
  • William Martínez
  • Dominic Pressley
  • Heikki A. Alikoski
  • Corneliu Baba
  • Iris Marga

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

  • Halton Arp

    Known for his work on extragalactic astronomy and the discovery of peculiar galaxies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 28th

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December 28, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1997:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 28, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - How Do I Live
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - Together Again youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 28, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect Day
  2. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  3. - Barbie Girl
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1997 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 28, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Song For Mama
  2. - My Body
  3. - We're Not Making Love No More
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - Butta Love

December 28, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 1997 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 28, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 28, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En El Jardin
  2. - Y Hubo Alguien
  3. - Si Tu Supieras
  4. - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
  5. - A Pesar De Todos

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December 28, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Finding North

Finding North

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Tanya Wexler

Starring: Wendy Makkena, John Benjamin Hickey, Jonathan Walker, Anne Bobby

Un grand cri d'amour

Un grand cri d'amour

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josiane Balasko

Starring: Josiane Balasko, Richard Berry, Daniel Prévost, Daniel Ceccaldi

Firestorm

Firestorm

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Dean Semler

Starring: Howie Long, Scott Glenn, William Forsythe, Suzy Amis

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

The Education of Little Tree

The Education of Little Tree

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Richard Friedenberg

Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem

December 28, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Robot Wars

Robot Wars

Release year: 1997

Directed by: William L. Stewart

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

December 28, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ghost by Danielle Steel

The Ghost

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Charles Waterston has a loving wife and a thrilling career in London. His life seems perfect. He doesn't know what he will do when his 10 year marriage ends or if he is forced to move to New York.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

By:

It can be difficult to be a teenager. But you're not the only one. This book is full of stories that will make both you and your family laugh.

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.

Wobegon Boy by Garrison Keillor

Wobegon Boy

By:

John Tollefson is a son from Lake Wobegon and has relocated East to manage a radio station at the college for academically gifted children.

A Certain Justice by P. D. James

A Certain Justice

By:

New York Times Bestseller

December 28, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Constructor

Constructor

Platform: PC, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy, Construction and management simulation

Publisher: Acclaim (Originally), System 3 (Current)

Moto Racer

Moto Racer

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Beach Festival World Championship 1997

Beach Festival World Championship 1997

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Volleyball

Publisher: Comad

Flight Unlimited II

Flight Unlimited II

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Dark Earth

Dark Earth

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action/Adventure

Publisher: MicroProse

history

Who was the US President on December 28, 1997?

On December 28, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1997?

On December 28, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1997?

On December 28, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 1997?

December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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