Wednesday December 31, 1997: on this day

December 31, 1997 was the 365th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1997, who was born and died on December 31, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. M.D.C. - Maschera di cera, directed by Sergio Stivaletti), TV series (e.g. Science Court) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1997?


December 31, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1997 can also be written as 12/31/1997 in the US and as 31/12/1997 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1997 in December 1997 calendar

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December 31, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1997:

  • Intel cuts price of pentium ii-233 mhz from $401 to $268
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 31, 1997
  • Microsoft buys hotmail e-mail service.
  • South african and american surgeons separate zambian siamese twins joined at the head.
  • After 26 years in operation, the opryland usa theme park in nashville, tennessee closes permanently.
  • Orlando hernandez, half-brother of pitcher livan, defects from cuba.

December 31, 1997: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 31, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Toronto Raptors - Washington Wizards : 91 - 118
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December 31, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 31, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1997 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 08:14 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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Who was born on December 31, 1997?


Famous people born on December 31, 1997:

  • Cameron Carter-Vickers

    English-american soccer player.

  • Emil Graae

    Instagram star.

  • Madelyn Cole
  • Ekaterina Efremenkova
  • Germán Guiffrey
  • Bright Osayi-Samuel
  • Federica Rizza
  • Aldemir dos Santos Ferreira
  • Hacen
  • Ludovic Blas
  • Il'zat Achmetov
  • Moctar Sidi El Hacen

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 2 months old,

or 314 months and 19 days old,

or 1367 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9575 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1997?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 1997.

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December 31, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1997:

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Floyd Cramer

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1933).

  • Dominique de Menil

    At 89, he dies as an arts patron and human rights advocate.

  • Michael Kennedy

    Robert kennedy's son, robert kennedy, is killed in a ski accident at the age of 39.

  • Lillian Billie Dove Bohney

    Actress dies at 96.

  • 76 law

    This year, us felons kill enforcement officers.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • Aleksi Kivi

    Finnish playwright regarded as the national author of Finland.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1997:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - I Believe I Can Fly
  3. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  4. - No Diggity
  5. - Nobody

December 31, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1997 was 2 Become 1 by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 2 Become 1
  2. - Perfect Day
  3. - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
  4. - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
  5. - Barbie Girl

December 31, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  3. - Nobody
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

December 31, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 1997 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Palomita Blanca
  5. - El Baile De La Botella

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December 31, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

La vita è bella

La vita è bella

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Roberto Benigni

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giuliana Lojodice, Andrea Tidona, Gina Rovere, Giorgio Cantarini, Francesco Guzzo, Horst Buchholz, Marisa Paredes, Giustino Durano, Richard Sammel, Lidia Alfonsi

Country: Italy

Tre uomini e una gamba

Tre uomini e una gamba

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Aldo Baglio

Starring: Giovanni Storti, Giacomo Poretti, Luciana Littizzetto, Aldo Baglio, Carlo Croccolo, Marina Massironi, Augusto Zucchi, Giovanni Storti, Margherita Antonelli, Giacomo Poretti, Maria Pia Casilio, Gaetano Amato

Country: Italy

Tano da morire

Tano da morire

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Roberta Torre

Starring: Tony Bruno, Ciccio Guarino, Mimma De Rosalia, Maria Aliotta

Country: Italy

Fuochi d'artificio

Fuochi d'artificio

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Leonardo Pieraccioni

Starring: Gabriella Pession, Claudia Gerini, Bud Spencer, Alessandro Haber, Claudio Santamaria, Massimo Ceccherini, Mandala Tayde, Luigi Petrucci, Leonardo Pieraccioni, Anita Caprioli, Barbara Enrichi, George Hilton

Country: Italy

December 31, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Airframe by Michael Crichton

Airframe

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This extraordinary thriller is by the same author as Jurassic Park, Timeline and Sphere. It concerns airline safety, business intrigue and a deadly cover up. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

The Deep End of the Ocean

By:

Los Angeles Times: "Masterful...A big tale about human connection, emotional survival"

Desperation by Stephen King

Desperation

By:

Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller about a small mining town called Desperation that many will enter to find their way to another place. It's not as easy as it seems ..." I see holes like my eyes.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook by Scott Adams

Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook

By:

Hinter closed doors in corporate management lies a manifesto that is so devious, so subtle, and so diabolic. It has the power to turn normal people into paradigm-spewing zombies.

December 31, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aero Fighters Assault

Aero Fighters Assault

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Video System

Hanagumi Taisen Columns

Hanagumi Taisen Columns

Platform: Sega Saturn, ST-V arcade board

Genre: Falling-blocks puzzle

Publisher: Sega

Moto Racer

Moto Racer

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Diddy Kong Racing

Diddy Kong Racing

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Rare

Darklight Conflict

Darklight Conflict

Platform: DOS, PlayStation, Saturn, Windows

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1997?

On December 31, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1997?

On December 31, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1997?

On December 31, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1997?

December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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Wednesday December 31, 1997