Friday October 31, 1997: on this day

October 31, 1997 was the 304th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 31, 1997, who was born and died on October 31, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. Anastasia, directed by Don Bluth, Gary Goldman), TV series (e.g. Sleepwalkers) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 31, 1997?


October 31, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 304th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1997 can also be written as 10/31/1997 in the US and as 31/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 31, 1997: What happened on that day?


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

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 105 - 99
  • Chicago Bulls - Boston Celtics : 85 - 92
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Houston Rockets : 86 - 94
  • Dallas Mavericks - Vancouver Grizzlies : 90 - 88
  • Golden State Warriors - Minnesota Timberwolves : 113 - 129

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
  • Duisburg - M'gladbach : 4 - 5
  • Leverkusen - Wolfsburg : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • CZ Jena - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1
  • Ein Frankfurt - Unterhaching : 1 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Zwickau : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Sochaux : 1 - 1
  • Caen - Red Star 93 : 1 - 1
  • Laval - Nimes : 2 - 1
  • Louhans-Cuis. - St Etienne : 0 - 0
  • Mulhouse - Amiens : 4 - 0
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October 31, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 06:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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Who was born on October 31, 1997?


Famous people born on October 31, 1997:

  • Markes Rashford

    Professional footballer known for playing for Manchester United and the England national team.

  • Kylin Hill

    Kylin Hill is a talented football player known for his skills on the field.

  • Alaia Biermann

    American journalist known for her work in entertainment news.

  • Siobhán Bernadette Haughey

    Hong kong-irish swimmer.

  • Holly Taylor

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Sydney Park

    American actress and comedian.

  • SelfieC

    Vine star.

  • Iván Sosa
  • D.J. Wonnum
  • Nordin Bakker
  • Brian García
  • André Carvalho
  • Siobhán Haughey
  • Bruno Langa

Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:

  • Bud Spencer
    Bud Spencer

    Bud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.

  • Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo

    American actress and producer.

  • Vanilla Ice
    Vanilla Ice

    American rapper.

  • Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney

    American actor.

  • Peter Jackson
    Peter Jackson

    New zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.

  • Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider

    American actor and comedian.

  • Ken Wahl
    Ken Wahl

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • John Candy
    John Candy

    American comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.

  • Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong

    Fashion designer and actress from japan-america,.

  • Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin

    Canadian actor.

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


You are 26 years 4 months old,

or 316 months and 19 days old,

or 1376 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9636 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 31, 1997?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 31, 1997:

  • Wilfrid Ewart Oulton

    Airman dies at 86.

  • Sidney Darlington
  • Vito Ferrara
  • Pier Augusto Gemignani
  • Margherita Guzzinati
  • Tadeusz Janczar
  • Taisto Kangasniemi
  • Bram Appel
  • George Roth
  • Hans Bauer
  • Aimable (Aimable Pluchard

What famous deaths happened on October 31st?

Famous deaths on October 31st:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone

    He is a talented and handsome italian actor.

  • Rosalind Cash
    Rosalind Cash

    American actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.

  • John Houseman
    John Houseman

    Romanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.

  • Jan Werich
    Jan Werich

    Czech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).

  • Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia

    Italian-american singer and actor.

  • Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins

    Actress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.

  • Harry Houdini
    Harry Houdini

    Hungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.

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

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


Holidays on October 31, 1997:

  • October 31st is Nevada Day
  • Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
  • Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
  • Cornwall - Allantide
  • October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
  • St. Wolfgang
  • St Urban
  • St. Quentin
  • St. Notburga
  • St. Bega

Observances on October 31, 1997:

  • World Cities Day
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October 31, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 31, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  2. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  3. - You Make Me Wanna..
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - What About Us
  5. - My Body

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

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

The Latin music chart on October 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  3. - El Reloj
  4. - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
  5. - Te Sigo Amando

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

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

Anastasia

Anastasia

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman

Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer

Country: United States of America

The Jackal

The Jackal

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones

Starring: Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora

Country: United States of America

The Man Who Knew Too Little

The Man Who Knew Too Little

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jon Amiel

Starring: Bill Murray, Joanne Whalley, Peter Gallagher, Richard Wilson

Incognito

Incognito

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Jason Patric, Irène Jacob, Thomas Lockyer, Ian Richardson

Star Kid

Star Kid

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Manny Coto

Starring: Joseph Mazzello, Joey Simmrin, Alex Daniels, Arthur Burghardt

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

Book by Whoopi Goldberg

Book

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This hilarious, thought-provoking volume is full of Whoopi's wit, wisdom, and bizarre personal observations. This is Whoopi's world as she treats her many fans to her opinions on everything, from fame to welfare reform and the presidency to growing up …

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

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This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.

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

Dirty Jokes And Beer by Drew Carey

Dirty Jokes And Beer

By:

Drew Carey is a well-known stand-up comedian and host of The Drew Carey Show. But do we know Drew Carey?

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

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

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

Dreams to Reality

Dreams to Reality

Platform: Personal computer, PlayStation

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Balls of Steel

Balls of Steel

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: 3D Realms

Hot Shots Golf

Hot Shots Golf

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Final Liberation

Final Liberation

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: SSI, GOG Ltd

G-Darius

G-Darius

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP CyberFront; JP MediaKite; JP Sourcenext; NA/EU THQ

history

Who was the US President on October 31, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 31, 1997?

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

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What is special about October 31st?

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

  • 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
  • 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
  • 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.

Find out more about October 31st

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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 October 1997?

October 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1997 calendar looked like.

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