What happened on Tuesday December 30, 1997?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1997:

• Wilaya of Relizane Massacres On December 30, 1997, a devastating massacre occurred in the Wilaya of Relizane, Algeria, during the country's brutal insurgency. Four villages were targeted, resulting in the deaths of 400 civilians: Khrouba (176 deaths), Sahnoun (113 deaths), El-Abadel (73 deaths), and Ouled-Tayeb (50 deaths). This incident represents one of the most horrific episodes of violence during the Algerian Civil War, highlighting the extreme brutality of the conflict between government forces and Islamist insurgent groups.
• Toyota Prius First Hybrid Vehicle Launch The Toyota Prius, a groundbreaking hybrid vehicle, was first unveiled in Japan on October 24, 1997. It went on sale in the Japanese market on December 9, 1997, and was later introduced to U.S. showrooms on July 11, 2000. This launch marked a significant milestone in automotive technology, introducing mass-market hybrid technology and paving the way for more environmentally friendly transportation solutions.
• Abandoned Building Collapse in New York An abandoned building on 42nd Street in New York collapsed, fortunately without causing any injuries. This incident highlights the potential urban safety risks posed by neglected and deteriorating structures in metropolitan areas.

Events in 1997

December 30, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1997

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1997

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Phoenix Suns : 90 - 100
• Chicago Bulls - Minnesota Timberwolves : 95 - 99
• Dallas Mavericks - Milwaukee Bucks : 98 - 105
• Miami Heat - Cleveland Cavaliers : 90 - 78
• New Jersey Nets - Indiana Pacers : 91 - 109

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Hamilton - Airdrie : 0 - 0
• Norwich - Portsmouth : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alloa - Ross County : 1 - 0

December 30, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1997 can also be written as 12/30/1997 in the US and as 30/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

Famous people died on December 30, 1997:

• Shinichi Hoshi

  Japanese author and illustrator (b. 1926).

• Luciano Bettarini

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on December 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1997 was 2 Become 1 by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
2. Various Artists - Perfect Day
3. Tori Amos - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
4. Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
5. Aqua - Barbie Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 30, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 07:06 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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Someone born on December 30, 1997 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 24 days old,

or 1425 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9976 days old,

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