Thursday January 16, 1997: on this day

January 16, 1997 was the 16th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 16, 1997, who was born and died on January 16, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Once Upon a Time in China and America, directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung), TV series (e.g. Brass Eye) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 16, 1997?


January 16, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1997 can also be written as 1/16/1997 in the US and as 16/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

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January 16, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1997:

  • Ennis cosby, the 29-year-old only son of actor bill cosby, is killed by a gunman while changing a flat tire in los angeles, california.
  • Anthony stuart takes odi hat-trick, australia versus pakistan, melbourne cricket ground.
  • Microsoft ships microsoft office 97 application suite for windows. it includes word, excel, powerpoint, access, and outlook. standard version price is us$499; upgrade price is us$209. professional version price is us$599; upgrade price is us$309.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Denver Nuggets : 87 - 88
  • Miami Heat - Boston Celtics : 102 - 94
  • Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks : 67 - 78
  • Phoenix Suns - Utah Jazz : 91 - 95
  • Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Lakers : 102 - 98

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • AEK - Paniliakos : 2 - 0
  • Olympiakos - Xanthi : 0 - 0
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January 16, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 16, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:56 am and setting at 01:48 am.

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 16, 1997?


Famous people born on January 16, 1997:

  • Kiril Despodov

    Kiril Despodov is a Bulgarian football player who plays as a forward for Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia.

  • Brendan Donovan

    American baseball player.

  • MrMitch361

    Youtube star.

  • Joan Bou
  • Madeline Folgmann
  • Ben Hall
  • Josef Kvída
  • Theofanīs Mauromatīs
  • Curtis Nwohuocha
  • Rayan Raveloson
  • Antonio Romero
  • Kevin Spadanuda
  • Pau Torres
  • Wang Liuyi
  • Wang Qianyi
  • Serhij Čobotenko
  • Siim Kiskonen
  • José Félix Parra
  • Chris Ramos
  • Denys Balanjuk

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 16th

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


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 2 days old,

or 1422 weeks

or 9954 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 16, 1997?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1997:

  • Ennis Cosby

    American family of note, the son bill and camille cosby.

  • Charlie Alfred Galbraith

    Jazz trombonist dies at the age of 76.

  • Jim Kensil

    At 66, the nfl president (new york jets) dies from heart failure.

  • Stephen Fitz-Simon

    Entrepreneur dies at 59.

  • Markus Hoffmann

    German actor (born 1971).

  • Romano Amerio
  • Juan Landázuri Ricketts
  • Ödön Gróf
  • Carlo Fermariello
  • Gino Cesaroni
  • Nils Katajainen
  • Erik Källström
  • Rajagopala Tondaiman
  • Corrado Tagliamonte

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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

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


Holidays on January 16, 1997:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 13th and January 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - Nobody
  5. - I Believe In You And Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
  2. - 2 Become 1
  3. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  4. - Your Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  3. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  4. - Nobody
  5. - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 1997 was Asi Como Te Conoci by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 16, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  2. - Trapecista
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Palomita Blanca
  5. - El Baile De La Botella

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

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

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xin Xin Xiong, Kwok-Pong Chan

Star Maps

Star Maps

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Miguel Arteta

Starring: Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jorden, Martha Velez

Red Meat

Red Meat

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Allison Burnett

Starring: Lara Flynn Boyle, James Frain, Dee Freeman, Jennifer Grey

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sergio Stivaletti

Starring: Romina Mondello, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Robert Hossein, Sonia Topazio, Gabriella Giorgelli, Rosa Pianeta, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Omero Capanna

Country: Italy

Chasing Amy

Chasing Amy

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kevin Smith

Starring: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Ethan Suplee, Scott Mosier

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Brass Eye

Brass Eye

Release year: 1997

Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Forgotten Toys

The Forgotten Toys

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Graham Ralph

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite

A Reporter's Life

By:

"IMMEDIATELY ENGROSSING. . . [A] SPLENDID MEMORIAL." The Wall Street Journal --Ann

The Soul'S Code by James Hillman

The Soul'S Code

By:

Plato, the Greeks and the Romans called it "daimon", the Romans "genius", the Christians "guardian Angel". Today, we use the terms soul, spirit, or heart.

Forever, Erma by Erma Bombeck

Forever, Erma

By:

Erma Bombeck, who died April 22, 1996, left behind a legacy that few writers can hope for: a written legacy of over 4,500 columns and 12 bestselling books.

Blood And Honor by W. E. B. Griffin

Blood And Honor

By:

His three popular series Brotherhood of War and The Corps, as well as his W.E.B.-winning Badge of Honor, W.E.B., were hugely successful. Griffin's novel about World War II espionage Honor Bound was a bestseller immediately:

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

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

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

Castlevania Legends

Castlevania Legends

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Konami

Beach Festival World Championship 1997

Beach Festival World Championship 1997

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Volleyball

Publisher: Comad

Eberouge

Eberouge

Platform: Sega Saturn / PlayStation

Genre: Dating sim / Strategy

Publisher: Takara

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Emperor of the Fading Suns

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: SegaSoft

Betrayal in Antara

Betrayal in Antara

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1997?

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

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

On January 16, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1997?

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

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 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 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.

Discover how January 1997 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 16, 1997