Saturday August 16, 1997: on this day

August 16, 1997 was the 228th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 16, 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 August 16, 1997, who was born and died on August 16, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. Deconstructing Harry, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1997?


August 16, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1997 can also be written as 8/16/1997 in the US and as 16/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 16, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1997:

  • For only 2nd time stanley cup leaves north america
  • Krishan kant is elected vice president of india.

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August 16, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Molenbeek : 0 - 2
  • Lokeren - Genk : 1 - 5
  • Lommel - Beveren : 3 - 1
  • Mouscron - Gent : 1 - 1
  • St Truiden - Harelbeke : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Red Star 93 : 2 - 1
  • Caen - Nancy : 2 - 2
  • Laval - Mulhouse : 3 - 0
  • Louhans-Cuis. - Lorient : 1 - 3
  • Martigues - Nimes : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bordeaux - Rennes : 2 - 2
  • Guingamp - Strasbourg : 0 - 0
  • Lyon - Monaco : 0 - 3
  • Montpellier - Marseille : 0 - 0
  • Nantes - Auxerre : 0 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Charlton - Oxford : 3 - 2
  • Crewe - West Brom : 2 - 3
  • Falkirk - Ayr : 2 - 1
  • Morton - Hamilton : 0 - 2
  • Partick - Dundee : 0 - 3
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August 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:27 pm and setting at 05:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1997.

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Who was born on August 16, 1997?


Famous people born on August 16, 1997:

  • Malashia Perry

    Professional basketball player with exceptional shooting skills.

  • Greyson Chance

    Greyson Chance is an American singer-songwriter and entrepreneur.

  • Jack Met

    Jack met is a guitarist known for being a member of the band ajr.

  • Greyson

    Greyson Chance is a singer-songwriter known for his viral performance of Lady Gaga's 'Paparazzi' in 2010.

  • Sumit Nagal

    Sumit Nagal is an Indian tennis player known for his achievements in the sport.

  • Piper Curda

    Tv actress.

  • Miguel Castro
  • Paola Lanzilotti
  • Aihen Muñoz
  • Facundo Nadalín
  • Henrich Ravas
  • Joao Joshimar Rojas
  • José María Carrasco
  • Anastasija Guženkova
  • Mattia Gori
  • Tilly Keeper

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 16th

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August 16, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 12 days old,

or 1388 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9721 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 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 August 16, 1997?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 1997.

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August 16, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1997:

  • Emylie Fitzgerald

    Emylie Fitzgerald was a celebrated American actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Yanick Dupre

    Canadian ice hockey player who played for the Philadelphia Flyers.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    Pakistani singer and musician (d. 1997).

  • Sultan Ahmad Nanupuri

    Bangladeshi islamic scholar and teacher (d. 1997).

  • Gerard McLarnon

    Actor and playwright english-irish (d. 1997).

  • Jacques Pollet
  • Alberto Morán
  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (نصرت فتح علی خان)
  • Marcel Giguère

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th

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August 16, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1997:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - Bitch

August 16, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

August 16, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - Not Tonight
  4. - I'll Be Missing You
  5. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.

August 16, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - El Tucanazo
  4. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  5. - No Pretendo

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August 16, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deconstructing Harry

Deconstructing Harry

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Judy Davis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephanie Roth Haberle

Soul Food

Soul Food

Release year: 1997

Directed by: George Tillman Jr.

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach

Affliction

Affliction

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Brigid Tierney

Gummo

Gummo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Harmony Korine

Starring: Nick Sutton, Jacob Sewell, Lara Tosh, Jacob Reynolds

Hoodlum

Hoodlum

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Bill Duke

Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia

August 16, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Hitz

Hitz

Release year: 1997

Country: United States of America

August 16, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bible Code by Michael Drosnin

The Bible Code

By:

I flew to Israel on September 1, 1994 and met with Chaim Guri, a friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rasin. I wrote him a letter, which he promptly gave to the Prime Minster.

Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell

Unnatural Exposure

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Kay Scarpetta is a psychopath who has an intimate knowledge about death. She also has many plans to kill Kay Scarpetta.

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

If This World Were Mine by E. Lynn Harris

If This World Were Mine

By:

A close group of friends. A sexy stranger. What are the bonds that bind friendship? E. spent nine weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List.

Songs in Ordinary Time by Mary McGarry Morris

Songs in Ordinary Time

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It's 1960, Atkinson, Vermont. Maria Fermoyle, a strong but fragile divorced woman, is easy prey to Omar Duvall's dangerous con man Omar Duvall.

August 16, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AirCars

AirCars

Platform: Atari Jaguar

Genre: 3D shooter

Publisher: ICD, Inc.

Fighting Bujutsu

Fighting Bujutsu

Platform: Arcade

Genre: 3D Versus Fighting

Publisher: Konami

The Forgotten Realms Archives

The Forgotten Realms Archives

Platform: DOS, Windows

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

Flight Unlimited II

Flight Unlimited II

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Ecstatica II

Ecstatica II

Platform: DOS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Psygnosis

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 1997?

On August 16, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1997?

On August 16, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1997?

On August 16, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1997 calendar looked like.

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