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January 08, 1997 was the 8th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is January 08, 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 January 08, 1997, who was born and died on January 08, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Chasing Amy, directed by Kevin Smith), TV series (e.g. Staying Alive) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1997?
- January 08, 1997: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1997?
- January 08, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1997?
What day of the week was January 08, 1997?
January 08, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1997 can also be written as 1/8/1997 in the US and as 8/1/1997 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1997:
- Intel releases the 166 mhz and 200 mhz pentium processors with mmx multimedia extension instructions. bus speed is 66 mhz. they incorporate 4.5 million transistors. performance of the 200 mhz version is 350 mips. code-name during development was p55c. mmx originally stood for "matrix-multiplication extensions".
January 08, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Charlotte Hornets - Los Angeles Lakers : 97 - 101
- Dallas Mavericks - Philadelphia 76ers : 111 - 93
- Houston Rockets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 81 - 78
- Miami Heat - Portland Trail Blazers : 85 - 81
- Phoenix Suns - Washington Bullets : 113 - 115
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Falkirk - St Mirren : 1 - 1
- Stirling - Morton : 4 - 3
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Celtic - Kilmarnock : 6 - 0
January 08, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 08, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 08, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1997 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:24 am and setting at 05:47 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.
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Who was born on January 08, 1997?
Famous people born on January 08, 1997:
- Layla Kiffin
Layla Kiffin is a talented soccer player known for her skills on the field.
- Fran Brodić
Croatian footballer.
- Artur Kartashyan
- Jack Andraka
- Ronaldo Cisneros
- Max Llovera
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 3 months old,
or 327 months and 18 days old,
or 1424 weeks and 2 days old,
or 9970 days old,
if you were born on January 08, 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 January 08, 1997?
There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 08, 1997.
January 08, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1997:
- Melvin Calvin
American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911).
- Carole Carr
Actress/singer (down among the z men), passes away at the age of 68.
- Ronald William Eastman
Cinematographer dies at the age of 60.
- Joseph George Handy Hendleman
Musician, who dies at the age of 76.
- Phyllis Hartnoll
Writer/editor dies at the age of 90.
- Jesse White
Actor (maytag repairman), died at 77.
- Normand Hudon
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1997:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 6th and January 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.
January 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
- Keith Sweat - Nobody
- Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me
January 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.
January 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tori Amos - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
- The Spice Girls - 2 Become 1
- Madonna - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
- White Town - Your Woman
January 08, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.
January 08, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
- Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
- Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
- Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")
January 08, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 1997 was Asi Como Te Conoci by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.
January 08, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Asi Como Te Conoci
- Enrique Iglesias - Trapecista
- Los Tigres del Norte - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
- Michael Salgado - Palomita Blanca
- Limite - El Principe
January 08, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Chasing Amy
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Starring: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Ethan Suplee, Scott Mosier
Country: United States of America
Prefontaine
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Steve James
Starring: Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer
Nirvana
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Gabriele Salvatores
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Diego Abatantuono, Sergio Rubini, Stefania Rocca
Country: Italy
Zeus and Roxanne
Release year: 1997
Directed by: George Miller
Starring: Steve Guttenberg, Kathleen Quinlan, Arnold Vosloo, Dawn McMillan
Shadow Conspiracy
Release year: 1997
Directed by: George P. Cosmatos
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Donald Sutherland, Linda Hamilton, Stephen Lang
January 08, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:
Staying Alive
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Sylvester Stallone
Out of Sight
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Science Court
Release year: 1997
Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert
Country: United States of America
January 08, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Make the Connection
By: Bob Greene, Oprah Winfrey
Bob Greene's exercise plan is detailed in a book that includes a ten step program and testimonials from Oprah Winfrey about her success. She lost weight and felt better.
Simple Abundance
By: Sarah Ban Breathnach
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROver 7,000,000 copies sold in over 30 languages
Executive Orders
By: Tom Clancy
The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.
Cold Mountain
By: Charles Frazier
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 …
The Third Twin
By: Ken Follett
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferami discovered identical twins in a restricted FBI database. She is terrified by the bizarre discovery and determined to find the truth, even if it means she becomes embroiled in a scandal that …
January 08, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 08, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gunple: Gunman’s Proof
Dungeon Keeper
X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse
BS Fire Emblem: Archanea Senki
Darkstalkers 3
Who was the US President on January 08, 1997?
On January 08, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1997?
On January 08, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1997?
On January 08, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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 January 1997?
January 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
