What happened on Saturday May 31, 1997?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1997:

• Iraq Disarmament Crisis Escalation Tensions escalated during the Iraq disarmament crisis when Iraqi military personnel attempted to physically prevent an UNSCOM helicopter pilot from flying to a planned destination, creating a dangerous situation that threatened the safety of the aircraft and its crew.
• Confederation Bridge Opens The historic Confederation Bridge was officially opened, connecting Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. This 13-kilometer engineering marvel is recognized as the world's longest bridge spanning ice-covered waters, significantly improving transportation infrastructure in the region.
• Death of Rosie the Riveter Icon Rosie Will Monroe, a symbolic figure of American women's workforce contribution during World War II, passed away at the age of 76, marking the end of an era for a significant cultural icon.
• Donovan Bailey Beats Michael Johnson in Race Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey defeated American Michael Johnson in a highly anticipated 150-metre race, showcasing exceptional athletic performance and international sporting rivalry.
• Hugo Banzer Wins Bolivian Presidential Election Hugo Banzer was elected President of Bolivia, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape and democratic process.
• Super Rugby Final The Blues secured victory in the Super Rugby Final, defeating the ACT Brumbies 23-7 at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Death of James Bennett Griffin James Bennett Griffin, a prominent American archaeologist who made significant contributions to the field, passed away. Griffin was known for his groundbreaking research and academic work in archaeology.

Events in 1997

May 31, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 1997

Newspapers from May. 31, 1997

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

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - FC Koln : 2 - 1
• Dusseldorf - Hamburg : 1 - 1
• Freiburg - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
• Hansa Rostock - Schalke 04 : 0 - 1
• Leverkusen - Bochum : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Sp Gijon : 0 - 1
• Vallecano - Valencia : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid B - Real Madrid B : 3 - 0
• Barcelona B - Alaves : 2 - 3
• Las Palmas - Lleida : 1 - 1
• Osasuna - Levante : 1 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Nijmegen - Graafschap : 2 - 1

May 31, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1997 can also be written as 5/31/1997 in the US and as 31/5/1997 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1997 in May 1997 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1997:

• Cupcakke

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1997:

• Damiano da Bozzano
• Poul Petersen

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1997 was MMMbop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Hanson - MMMbop
2. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
3. The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
4. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
5. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. The Cardigans - Lovefool
2. Olive - You're Not Alone
3. R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
4. Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody
5. Gary Barlow - Love Won't Wait

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1997 was G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. by Changing Faces, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
2. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
3. 112 - Cupid
4. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
5. Tony Toni Tone - Thinking Of You/Let's Get Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 04:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jun 20, 1997.

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Someone born on May 31, 1997 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 23 days old,

or 1455 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10189 days old,

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

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

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