What happened on Monday June 30, 1997?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1997:

• Hong Kong Handover China officially resumes sovereignty over Hong Kong, ending 156 years of British colonial rule. This historic transfer marks a significant geopolitical moment, symbolizing the end of British imperial presence in Asia and the reintegration of Hong Kong into the People's Republic of China.
• Harry Potter Book Debut J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', is published by Bloomsbury Publishing in London, launching a global literary phenomenon that would transform children's literature and popular culture.
• Leap Second Synchronization A leap second is added to synchronize atomic clocks, ensuring precise global timekeeping and maintaining alignment between astronomical and atomic time measurements.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1997

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1997

June 30, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 181st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1997 can also be written as 6/30/1997 in the US and as 30/6/1997 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1997 in June 1997 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1997:

• A.J. Brown

  Professional wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, known for his exceptional catching skills and dynamic play-making...

• Kerryon Johnson
• Drew Sample
• Yeferson Soteldo

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on June 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Hanson - MMMbop
3. Meredith Brooks - Bitch
4. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
5. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Look Into My Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1997 was Mmm Bop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Hanson - Mmm Bop
2. Eternal featuring BeBe Winans - I Wanna Be The Only One
3. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
5. Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Look Into My Eyes (From "Batman & Robin")
5. Scarface Featuring 2Pac & Johnny P - Smile

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 30, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 05:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1997

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Someone born on June 30, 1997 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 3 days old,

or 1452 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10169 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1997?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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

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

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