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April 17, 1997 was the 107th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1997, who was born and died on April 17, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy), movies (e.g. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, directed by Jay Roach), TV series (e.g. The Vanishing Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1997?
- April 17, 1997: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1997?
- April 17, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1997?
What day of the week was April 17, 1997?
April 17, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1997 can also be written as 4/17/1997 in the US and as 17/4/1997 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1997:
- New jersey devils' goalie martin brodeur is second nhl goalie to score in a playoff game.
- John bell, 115, recieves new heart pacemaker.
April 17, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Golden State Warriors - Utah Jazz : 93 - 106
- Portland Trail Blazers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 105 - 73
- Sacramento Kings - Los Angeles Lakers : 99 - 108
- Seattle SuperSonics - Denver Nuggets : 108 - 104
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Ath Madrid : 0 - 0
- Oviedo - Santander : 1 - 5
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Lille - Cannes : 1 - 2
April 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1997 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 04:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Apr 22, 1997.
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Who was born on April 17, 1997?
Famous people born on April 17, 1997:
- Ryland Lynch
Member of the band R5 and known for his musical talents.
- Wilter Ayoví
- Tilen Bartol
- Nika Kentchadze
- Dmitrij Lankin
- Alicia Marín
- Jorge Meré
- Juwan Morgan
- Philipp Ochs
- Ricardo Rivera
- Wajdi Sahli
- Martin Samuelsen
- Corey Sanders
- Arturo Segado
- Nikolaos Andrikopoulos
- Álvaro Rivero
- Lautaro Arellano
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
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Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years and 2 days old,
or 324 months and 2 days old,
or 1409 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9864 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1997?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 1997.
April 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1997:
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
- Chayim Herzog
Former President of Israel and a prominent figure in Israeli politics.
- Bruno Radicioni
- Carlo Maccari
- Piet Hein
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Gabrella Marquez
Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...
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April 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1997:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1997:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Monica - For You I Will
- Celine Dion - All By Myself
April 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- DJ Quicksilver - Bellissima
- No Doubt - Don't Speak
- The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
- The Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin' Beats
April 17, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dru Hill - In My Bed
- Monica - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
- 702 - Get It Together
- Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- Hev-D - Big Daddy
April 17, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
- Los Temerarios - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
- Marco Antonio Solis - O Soy O Fui
- Los Tigres del Norte - Mi Sangre Prisionera
- Bronco: El Gigante De America - Quien Pierde Mas
April 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jay Roach
Starring: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Mimi Rogers
Country: United States of America
Blackrock
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Steven Vidler
Starring: Laurence Breuls, Linda Cropper, Simon Lyndon, Chris Haywood
Leather Jacket Love Story
Release year: 1997
Directed by: David DeCoteau
Starring: Sean Tataryn, Christopher Bradley, Geoff Moody, Héctor Mercado
The Night Flier
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mark Pavia
Starring: Miguel Ferrer, Julie Entwisle, Dan Monahan, Michael H. Moss
Warriors of Virtue
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Ronny Yu
Starring: Angus Macfadyen, Mario Yedidia, Marley Shelton, Chao Li Chi
April 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
The Vanishing Man
Release year: 1997
Shapes of the Invisible
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy
Bullyparade
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Michael Herbig
Die Camper
Release year: 1997
Brass Eye
Release year: 1997
Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
April 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Conversations With God
By: Neale Donald Walsch
Conversations with God Book 1 started a series that has impacted millions of lives over the past ten years. The bestselling series has been made into a movie starring Henry Czerny
The Partner
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROAs a young, popular partner in a thriving Mississippi legal firm, he was well-liked and well-paid. Patrick Lanigan then stole ninety million from his own law firm and fled for his life.
A Thin Dark Line
By: Tami Hoag
Bayou Breaux, Louisiana is a place where terror stalks. The case against the accused murderer has been dismissed on technical grounds.
Journey Into Darkness
By: John Douglas and Mark Olshaker
Mindhunter, the FBI Special Agent who is also the author of Mindhunter, describes his work in behavioral profiling and explains how he was capable of getting into the heads of criminals and outlining their actions.
April 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
F1 Pole Position 64 Human Grand Prix: The New Generation
Bravo Air Race
CART World Series
Dilbert's Desktop Games
Ceremony of Innocence
Who was the US President on April 17, 1997?
On April 17, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1997?
On April 17, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1997?
On April 17, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1997?
April 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
