What happened on Tuesday March 04, 1997?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1997:

• Tamil Tigers Military Attack In Sri Lanka, the militant Tamil Tigers launch a devastating attack, overrunning a military base and killing more than 200 personnel, escalating the ongoing civil conflict.
• Phoenix Lights Phenomenon A mysterious and widely reported UFO sighting occurs over Phoenix, Arizona, known as the Phoenix Lights, which would become a significant event in UFO folklore.
• Comet Hale-Bopp Astronomical Event Comet Hale-Bopp reaches a significant position directly above the Sun at 1.04 Astronomical Units, a notable astronomical observation.
• Creation of Chongqing Municipality The National People's Congress of China establishes a new Chongqing Municipality by separating it from Sichuan province, a notable administrative reorganization.
• Football Match-Fixing Trial Ends in Deadlock In London, a high-profile match-fixing trial involving footballers Bruce Grobbelaar, John Fashanu, and Hans Segers concludes without a definitive verdict, with the jury unable to reach a consensus.
• Leadership Transition in Missionaries of Charity India's Missionaries of Charity selects Sister Nirmala as the successor to Mother Teresa, marking a significant leadership transition in the renowned humanitarian organization.
• Death of Guyanese President Cheddi Jagan, the President of Guyana, dies unexpectedly while in office, creating a significant political moment for the nation.
• Picasso Artwork Theft Pablo Picasso's ''Tête de Femme'' is stolen from a London gallery, creating a brief art world sensation, but is recovered a week later.
• Death of Robert H. Dicke Robert H. Dicke, a prominent American experimental physicist known for his significant contributions to scientific research, died.
• Zeya Start-1 Satellite Launch Russia successfully launches the Zeya Start-1 satellite, contributing to its space exploration and technological capabilities.
• Death of Carey Loftin Carey Loftin, a renowned American actor and stuntman who had a significant career in Hollywood, passed away.
• Brazil Senate Modernizes Dress Code The Brazilian Senate passes a progressive measure allowing women to wear slacks, symbolizing a step towards gender equality and modernization.

Events in 1997

March 04, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1997

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1997

March 04, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers : 95 - 98
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Atlanta Hawks : 88 - 93
• Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Clippers : 113 - 109
• Los Angeles Lakers - Dallas Mavericks : 102 - 92
• Miami Heat - Detroit Pistons : 108 - 99

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Swindon : 1 - 1
• Birmingham - Wolves : 1 - 2
• Charlton - QPR : 2 - 1
• Crystal Palace - Bolton : 1 - 1
• Huddersfield - Oxford : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brentford - Wycombe : 0 - 0
• Bury - Shrewsbury : 2 - 0
• Chesterfield - Luton : 1 - 1
• Peterboro - Watford : 2 - 1
• Walsall - Bristol City : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Northampton : 2 - 1
• Carlisle - Torquay : 5 - 1
• Exeter - Barnet : 1 - 1
• Wigan - Hartlepool : 2 - 2

March 04, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1997 can also be written as 3/4/1997 in the US and as 4/3/1997 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1997 in March 1997 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1997:

• Camila Cabello

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• Bebe Vio

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on March 4th

Famous people died on March 04, 1997:

• Robert H. Dicke

  Renowned American physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to cosmology and experimental physics.

• Joe Baker-Cresswell

  Officer of the english royal navy (born 1901).

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on March 4th

March 04, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
3. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
4. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
5. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly

March 04, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1997 was Don't Speak by No Doubt, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. No Doubt - Don't Speak
2. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
3. Sash! - Encore Une Fois
4. The Bee Gees - Alone
5. No Mercy - Where Do You Go

March 04, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase), according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. Dru Hill - In My Bed
3. Erykah Badu - On & On
4. 702 - Get It Together
5. Hev-D - Big Daddy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 04, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 04, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 04, 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 March 04, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:47 am and setting at 02:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on March 04, 1997

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Someone born on March 04, 1997 is:

28 years 2 months old,

or 338 months and 3 days old,

or 1470 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10291 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 04, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 04, 1997.

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