Wednesday April 30, 1997: on this day

April 30, 1997 was the 120th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 30, 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 April 30, 1997, who was born and died on April 30, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. L.A. Confidential, directed by Curtis Hanson), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1997?


April 30, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 120th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1997 can also be written as 4/30/1997 in the US and as 30/4/1997 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1997 in April 1997 calendar

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April 30, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1997:

  • London assurance, opens at criterion theater nyc for 72 performances
  • 42 million watch ellen admit she is gay
  • Atlanta braves win record 19 games in april
  • Big ben stops at 12:11pm for 54 minutes
  • Tino martinez hits record 34 rbis in april
  • Tajik president imomali rakhmonov wounded in assassination attempt.

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April 30, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Washington Bullets : 96 - 95
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers : 90 - 98

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - St Brieuc : 1 - 0
  • Gueugnon - Le Mans : 3 - 1
  • Laval - Louhans-Cuis. : 0 - 0
  • Lorient - Mulhouse : 0 - 0
  • Martigues - Epinal : 4 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Guingamp : 1 - 0
  • Bastia - Le Havre : 1 - 2
  • Bordeaux - Lens : 2 - 1
  • Lille - Paris SG : 0 - 1
  • Marseille - Cannes : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol City - Chesterfield : 2 - 0
zodiac

April 30, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 30, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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April 30, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

31%

The moon phase on April 30, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 02:04 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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Who was born on April 30, 1997?


Famous people born on April 30, 1997:

  • Abryana Evans

    Abryana Evans is a former competitive gymnast who represented her country in international competitions.

  • Shakeila Davis

    Shakeila Davis is a former competitive gymnast who represented the United States in international competitions.

  • Danashia Miller

    Danashia Miller is a former competitive gymnast who represented the United States in international competitions.

  • Rakeisha Miller

    Rakeisha Miller is a former competitive gymnast who represented her country in international competitions.

  • Nakeesha Thompson

    Nakeesha Thompson is a former Olympic gymnast who won multiple medals for her country.

  • Cailie Wilkins

    Cailie Wilkins is an American track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events.

  • Oluwatomisin Adebayo

    Oluwatomisin Adebayo is a Nigerian tennis player who has competed in international tournaments.

  • Makenze Johnson

    Makenze Johnson is a professional softball player who plays as a pitcher.

  • Semaja Jackson

    Semaja Jackson is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

  • Aydn Güngör

    Aydn Güngör is a Turkish swimmer who specializes in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Adam Ryczkowski

    Polish footballer.

  • Michael Sutthakorn

    Pop singer.

  • Ian Thomas

    Pop singer.

  • Joan Sastre Vanrell
  • Raer Theaker
  • Xavi Vierge
  • Leonardo da Silva Gomes
  • Ivan Bojanić
  • Tony Pollard

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 26 days old,

or 1408 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9857 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 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 April 30, 1997?

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 30, 1997.

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April 30, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1997:

  • Paolo Rosi
  • Vladimir Sucharev
  • Henry Picard
  • Roger Prat

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

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holidays

April 30, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1997:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1997:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1997:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  3. - You Were Meant For Me
  4. - For You I Will
  5. - I Want You

April 30, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly
  2. - Bellissima
  3. - Don't Speak
  4. - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
  5. - Block Rockin' Beats

April 30, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1997 was Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hypnotize youtube
  2. - Cupid
  3. - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
  4. - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
  5. - My Baby Daddy

April 30, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 30, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 30, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Solo En Ti
  2. - Mi Sangre Prisionera
  3. - Secuestro De Amor
  4. - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
  5. - O Soy O Fui

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April 30, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

L.A. Confidential

L.A. Confidential

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger

Country: United States of America

Funny Games

Funny Games

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Haneke

Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Arno Frisch, Frank Giering

Country: United States of America

The Ice Storm

The Ice Storm

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Ang Lee

Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny

Country: United States of America

Happy Together

Happy Together

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kar-Wai Wong

Starring: Leslie Cheung, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Chen Chang, Gregory Dayton

Taste of Cherry

Taste of Cherry

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami

Starring: Homayoun Ershadi, Abdolrahman Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari, Safar Ali Moradi

April 30, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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:

The Vanishing Man

The Vanishing Man

Release year: 1997

Shapes of the Invisible

Shapes of the Invisible

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Gift Of Peace by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

The Gift Of Peace

By:

Joseph Cardinal Bernardin's gentle leadership during his ministerial career had made him a beloved figure internationally. But the words he left about his final journey would change everything

Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook

Chromosome 6

By:

Behind the headlines on cloning--Dr. Robin Cook blends fact with fiction in one of his most terrifying bestsellers...Chromosome 6 is a prophetic thriller that challenges the medical ethics of genetic manipulation

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

By:

Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.

Affair by Amanda Quick

Affair

By:

Charlotte Arkendale knew everything there was to know on men. She had made a career of steering married-minded women away form untrustworthy men.

The Partner by John Grisham

The Partner

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROAs a young, popular partner in a thriving Mississippi legal firm, he was well-liked and well-paid. Patrick Lanigan then stole ninety million from his own law firm and fled for his life.

April 30, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

7th Legion

7th Legion

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: MicroProse

Baby Universe

Baby Universe

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Music, non-game

Publisher: SCEE

Lego Island

Lego Island

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Mindscape

Burger Burger

Burger Burger

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Business simulation strategy game

Publisher: Gaps

Blast Corps

Blast Corps

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Action, puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on April 30, 1997?

On April 30, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1997?

On April 30, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1997?

On April 30, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

Find out more about April 30th

history

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 April 1997?

April 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1997 calendar looked like.

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