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February 21, 1997 was the 52nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 21, 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 February 21, 1997, who was born and died on February 21, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wannabe by The Spice Girls), movies (e.g. Private Parts, directed by Betty Thomas), TV series (e.g. Bullyparade) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 21, 1997?
- February 21, 1997: What happened on that day?
- February 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 21, 1997?
- February 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- February 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- February 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 21, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on February 21, 1997?
What day of the week was February 21, 1997?
February 21, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 21, 1997 can also be written as 2/21/1997 in the US and as 21/2/1997 in UK and Europe.
February 21, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 21, 1997:
- Empire strikes back, special edition, premieres
- Sts 82 (discovery 22) lands.
February 21, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Chicago Bulls - Washington Bullets : 103 - 99
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Phoenix Suns : 88 - 94
- Denver Nuggets - Orlando Magic : 86 - 99
- Golden State Warriors - Minnesota Timberwolves : 82 - 101
- Houston Rockets - Atlanta Hawks : 74 - 76
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Dusseldorf - Dortmund : 2 - 0
- Freiburg - Hamburg : 0 - 4
- St Pauli - Bielefeld : 2 - 3
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Uerdingen - Leipzig : 5 - 0
- Unterhaching - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 0
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Le Mans - Troyes : 3 - 0
February 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 21, 1997 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:10 pm and setting at 06:35 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 23, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1997.
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Who was born on February 21, 1997?
Famous people born on February 21, 1997:
- Oscar Enestad
Pop singer.
- Mateo Carabajal
- Ali Hafeedh
- José Ivaldo Almeida Silva
- Óttar Magnús Karlsson
- Kōnstantinos Kōtsopoulos
- Carlos Lobos
- Malik Newman
- James Pantemis
- Nikos Vafeas
- Pol Valentín
- Ridvan Öncel
- Miguel Gutiérrez
- Rachele Barbieri
Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:
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Alan RickmanAlan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.
![Jordan Peele]()
Jordan PeeleJordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...
![Jennifer Love Hewitt]()
Jennifer Love HewittJennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...
![Ashley Greene]()
Ashley GreeneAshley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.
![Ellen Page]()
Ellen PageEllen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Mélanie Laurent]()
Mélanie LaurentFrench actress, director, singer, and writer.
![Christine Ebersole]()
Christine EbersoleTony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.
![Kelsey Grammer]()
Kelsey GrammerAmerican actor.
![William Baldwin]()
William BaldwinAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
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February 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 1 month old,
or 325 months and 30 days old,
or 1417 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9920 days old,
if you were born on February 21, 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 February 21, 1997?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 1997.
February 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 21, 1997:
- Kenneth Rowntree
Painter dies at 81.
- Michael Hollings
At 75, a catholic priest/crusader dies.
- Saverio D'Aquino
- Josef Posipal
- Choe Kwang
- Don Laz
What famous deaths happened on February 21st?
Famous deaths on February 21st:
![Peter Tork]()
Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![Ina Claire]()
Ina ClaireStage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.
![Louis Hayward]()
Louis HaywardJohannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).
- Malcolm X
American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.
- Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...
- Cherica Easton
Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.
- Malik El Shabazz
Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.
- Hattye Moen
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Herberta Lackner
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
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February 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 21, 1997:
- Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
- International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).
Saints celebrated on February 21, 1997:
- Saint Pepin of Landen
- Saint Randoald
February 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 21, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
- Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
February 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- No Mercy - Where Do You Go
- No Doubt - Don't Speak
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
- White Town - Your Woman
- LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody
February 21, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 21, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dru Hill - In My Bed
- Erykah Badu - On & On
- Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
- 702 - Get It Together
February 21, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 21, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
- Marco Antonio Solis - Asi Como Te Conoci
- Los Tigres del Norte - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
- Grupo Mojado - Piensa En Mi
- Limite - Juguete
February 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 21, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Private Parts
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Betty Thomas
Starring: Howard Stern, Mary McCormack, Robin Quivers, Fred Norris
Traveller
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jack N. Green
Starring: Bill Paxton, Mark Wahlberg, Julianna Margulies, James Gammon
Yellow
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Chris Chan Lee
Starring: Michael Chung, Burt Bulos, John Cho, Jason Tobin
Jungle 2 Jungle
Release year: 1997
Directed by: John Pasquin
Starring: Tim Allen, Martin Short, JoBeth Williams, Lolita Davidovich
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
February 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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:
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
The Forgotten Toys
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Graham Ralph
Spy Game
Release year: 1997
Written by: Sam Raimi, John McNamara, Ivan Raimi
Starring: Linden Ashby, Allison Smith, Bruce McCarty
Country: United States of America
February 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 21, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Book of Ruth
By: Jane Hamilton
This book won the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award as best first novel. It deals with real-life problems of violence and alienation. The author then creates a beautiful testament to humanity's capacity for compassion, mercy, and love.
Dragonseye
By: Anne McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey's New York Times bestseller DRAGONSEYE invites you to join Holders, Weyrleaders and Craftmasters in creating the Star Stones and teaching ballads of Pern. It's been over two-hundred year since.
Drums Of Autumn
By: Diana Gabaldon
BONUS: This issue contains an excerpt from Diana Gabaldon’s The Fiery Cross. Continue the amazing saga .... It all began in Scotland at an ancient stone circle. A doorway leads to the past or the grave, and is only accessible …
The Notebook
By: Nicholas Sparks
Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.
February 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 21, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
AeroGauge
Gloom 3
Calamity Adventure 2: People and Traditions
F-22: Air Dominance Fighter
Azure Dreams
Who was the US President on February 21, 1997?
On February 21, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1997?
On February 21, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 21, 1997?
On February 21, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 21st?
February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:
- 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
- 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
- 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.
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 February 1997?
February 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
