Sunday August 31, 1997: on this day

August 31, 1997 was the 243rd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 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 August 31, 1997, who was born and died on August 31, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G.), movies (e.g. Boogie Nights, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Noah'S Ark) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 31, 1997?


August 31, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1997 can also be written as 8/31/1997 in the US and as 31/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 31, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1997:

  • Gin game, closes at lyceum theater nyc after 144 performances
  • Last episode of rolanda airs
  • Pittsburgh senior golf classic
  • Scott hoch wins greater milwaukee golf open with a 268
  • The flag of malaysia is renamed jalur gemilang.
  • Reports emerge in the early hours of the morning that diana, princess of wales, has been injured in a car crash in paris which has claimed the life of dodi fayed, the harrods heir. within four hours, it is confirmed that diana has died in hospital as a result of her injuries. the united kingdom and much of the rest of the world is plunged into widespread mourning. (bbc)
  • The head of yagan, a noongar warrior, is repatriated to australia 164 years after being taken to the united kingdom. (the west australian)
  • Diana, princess of wales, her partner dodi fayed and driver henri paul die in a car crash in paris.

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

NFL - American Football

  • Arizona Cardinals - Cincinnati Bengals : 21 - 24
  • Atlanta Falcons - Detroit Lions : 17 - 28
  • Dallas Cowboys - Pittsburgh Steelers : 37 - 7
  • Indianapolis Colts - Miami Dolphins : 10 - 16
  • Jacksonville Jaguars - Baltimore Ravens : 28 - 27

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Bologna : 4 - 2
  • Bari - Parma : 0 - 2
  • Empoli - Roma : 1 - 3
  • Inter - Brescia : 2 - 1
  • Juventus - Lecce : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Lierse : 1 - 3
  • Club Brugge - Beveren : 3 - 1
  • Germinal - Standard : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - Duisburg : 1 - 2
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August 31, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 31, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:02 am and setting at 07:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Sep 16, 1997.

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Who was born on August 31, 1997?


Famous people born on August 31, 1997:

  • Tomasz Fornal
  • Guo Quanbo
  • Maximilian Göppel
  • Denys Kostyšyn
  • Leem Lubany
  • Dika Mem
  • Gijs Smal
  • Matthew Soukup
  • Eliezer Ira Tape
  • Avalon Wasteneys
  • Arkadiusz Moryto

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 31st

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


You are 26 years 6 months old,

or 318 months and 29 days old,

or 1386 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9707 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 31, 1997?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 31, 1997:

  • Dodi Fayed

    Egyptian-born movie producer, and lover of princess diana (of wales), was killed in an automobile accident in paris on august 31, 1997.

  • Lady Diana

    Princess Diana was a beloved member of the British royal family known for her humanitarian work.

  • Princess Diana

    Princess Diana was a beloved member of the British royal family known for her humanitarian work.

  • Albin Brunovsky

    Slovak painter known for his surrealistic and symbolic works.

  • Diana

    Princess of wales (d. 1997).

  • Diana Spencer

    At 36, princess of england dies in a paris car accident.

  • Mohammad Karim Pirnia
  • Will Hare
  • Franco De Felice
  • Dodi Al-Fayed (عماد الدين محمد عبد المنعم الفايد)
  • Lady Di (Diana Spencer)
  • Guillermo Brizuela Méndez

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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

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


Holidays on August 31, 1997:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1997:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1997 was Mo Money, Mo Problems by The Notorious B.I.G., according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. 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 31, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - You Make Me Wanna...
  3. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  4. - Not Tonight
  5. - Up Jumps Da Boogie

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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

The Latin music chart on August 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  4. - Jefe De Jefes
  5. - Vivir Sin Ellas

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

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

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Luis Guzmán

Country: United States of America

Gattaca

Gattaca

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal

Country: United States of America

Cube

Cube

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Vincenzo Natali

Starring: Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller

Country: United States of America

Eve's Bayou

Eve's Bayou

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kasi Lemmons

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield

Kiss the Girls

Kiss the Girls

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Gary Fleder

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

The New Batman Adventures

The New Batman Adventures

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Mathew Valencia, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Country: United States of America

Between Brothers

Between Brothers

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Kadeem Hardison, Dondre Whitfield, Kelly Perine, Rachael Crawford

Country: United States of America

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

The bestselling books on August 31, 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.

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.

Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell

Cause of Death

By:

Dr. Kay Scarpetta dives into the murky depths a ship graveyard in search of Ted Eddings's remains, an investigative reporter. Scarpetta, her niece Lucy, and Pete Marino (police captain) will be following the scents and violence of death and violence …

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

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National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

Brain Droppings by George Carlin

Brain Droppings

By:

George Carlin is more famous than ever with hundreds of sold out concerts every year, 20 albums, two Grammys and two Cable ACE Awards.

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

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

Dōsei

Dōsei

Platform: Windows

Genre: Eroge, Social simulation game

Publisher: Nexton

Critical Depth

Critical Depth

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Car combat

Publisher: GT Interactive

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: SegaSoft

Flesh Feast

Flesh Feast

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: SegaSoft

Turok

Turok

Platform: Nintendo 64, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment (1997-2002) Touchstone Games (2008)

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1997?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1997?

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

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

Find out more about August 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 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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