What happened on Tuesday April 29, 1997?

Here's what happened on April 29, 1997:

• Chemical Weapons Convention Enters into Force The Chemical Weapons Convention of 1993 officially enters into force, marking a significant milestone in international arms control by outlawing the production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons among its signatories. This treaty represents a crucial step towards global disarmament and preventing the use of chemical weapons in warfare.
• Deadly Train Crash in Hunan, China A tragic train collision in Hunan Province, China, results in 126 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing challenges of railway safety in the region. The accident underscores the critical importance of transportation infrastructure maintenance and safety protocols.
• Candide Musical Opens in NYC The musical 'Candide' opens at the Gershwin Theater in New York City, running for 103 performances. Based on Voltaire's satirical novella, the musical brings a classic literary work to the Broadway stage.
• 50th BAFTA Awards The 50th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) are held, with 'The English Patient' winning Best Film and the Coen Brothers (Joel & Ethan Coen) receiving Best Director, recognizing outstanding achievements in cinema.
• Chili Davis Hits 300th Home Run Kansas City Royals player Chili Davis achieves a significant milestone by becoming the 75th Major League Baseball player to hit 300 home runs, marking a notable achievement in his professional baseball career.
• 43rd British Academy Television Awards The 43rd British Academy Television Awards are held, with popular British comedy series 'Only Fools and Horses' winning Best Comedy and long-running soap opera 'EastEnders' claiming Best Drama, celebrating excellence in British television.

Events in 1997

April 29, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 29, 1997

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 1997

April 29, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Detroit Pistons : 91 - 99
• Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves : 125 - 120
• Miami Heat - Orlando Magic : 75 - 88
• Seattle SuperSonics - Phoenix Suns : 103 - 110

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Caen - Montpellier : 0 - 1
• Strasbourg - Monaco : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gillingham - Walsall : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Carlisle - Rochdale : 3 - 2

April 29, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 119th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1997 can also be written as 4/29/1997 in the US and as 29/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

Famous people born on April 29, 1997:

• Lucas Tousart

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Famous people died on April 29, 1997:

• Mike Royko

  Renowned Chicago newspaper columnist who won the Pulitzer Prize, known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and influential writing style.

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Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 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 29, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 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 29, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:19 am and setting at 12:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 1997

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Someone born on April 29, 1997 is:

27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 25 days old,

or 1460 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10221 days old,

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