What happened on Friday February 28, 1997?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1997:

• Turkish Military Memorandum and 'Postmodern Coup' The Turkish military leadership issued a critical memorandum on the National Security Council, leading to the resignation of Islamist Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan and the collapse of his coalition government. This event was notably labeled a 'postmodern coup' by Turkish Admiral Salim Dervişoğlu, highlighting the complex political dynamics in Turkey during this period.
• North Hollywood Shootout A dramatic and intense gun battle occurred between two heavily armed bank robbers wearing kevlar body armor and Los Angeles Police Department officers. The robbers were equipped with AK-47s containing armor-piercing bullets, resulting in 17 police officers and civilians being injured. This incident sparked significant national debate about the appropriate firepower and equipment for law enforcement.
• Devastating Earthquake in Northwestern Iran A severe magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Northwestern Iran, causing massive destruction and significant loss of life. The disaster resulted in 965 confirmed deaths, 2,600 injuries, and left 36,000 people homeless. The earthquake severely damaged infrastructure, including roads, electrical power lines, communication systems, and water distribution networks.
• FBI Agent Espionage Case FBI agent Earl Pitts pleaded guilty to selling classified secrets to Russia, representing a significant breach of national security and highlighting ongoing espionage challenges during the post-Cold War era.
• Gamma-Ray Burst Detection A highly luminous gamma-ray burst (GRB 970228) struck Earth for 80 seconds, providing crucial early scientific evidence that gamma-ray bursts occur well beyond the Milky Way galaxy, expanding our understanding of cosmic phenomena.
• First HDTV Broadcast on VHF Channel WFAA-TV in the United States made history by becoming the first television station to broadcast its newscasts in High Definition Television (HDTV) on a VHF channel, marking a significant milestone in broadcast technology.
• Age Verification for Cigarette Sales A new regulation was implemented requiring smokers to prove they are over 18 years old to purchase cigarettes in the United States, aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco products.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1997

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1997

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Detroit Pistons - Boston Celtics : 106 - 100
• Golden State Warriors - New Jersey Nets : 117 - 108
• Los Angeles Lakers - Atlanta Hawks : 75 - 86
• Milwaukee Bucks - Indiana Pacers : 85 - 104
• New York Knicks - Denver Nuggets : 112 - 108

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Bochum : 3 - 1
• Schalke 04 - St Pauli : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Essen - CZ Jena : 0 - 2
• F Koln - Mannheim : 4 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Tranmere - Stoke : 0 - 0

February 28, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 59th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1997 can also be written as 2/28/1997 in the US and as 28/2/1997 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1997 in February 1997 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
5. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. No Mercy - Where Do You Go
2. No Doubt - Don't Speak
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. White Town - Your Woman
5. LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Dru Hill - In My Bed
2. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
3. Erykah Badu - On & On
4. 702 - Get It Together
5. Babyface - Every Time I Close My Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:53 pm and setting at 10:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1997.

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Someone born on February 28, 1997 is:

28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 26 days old,

or 1468 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1997?

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

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

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