What happened on Friday November 21, 1997?

Here's what happened on November 21, 1997:

• Devastating Earthquake in India-Bangladesh Border Region A significant magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the India-Bangladesh border region, causing substantial destruction. The seismic event resulted in 23 fatalities and injured approximately 200 people. In Chittagong, Bangladesh, a five-story building collapsed, highlighting the earthquake's destructive power and the vulnerability of local infrastructure.
• Remembering Robert Simpson, English Composer Robert Simpson, a notable English composer and music scholar, passed away in 1997. Born in 1921, Simpson was known for his significant contributions to classical music composition and musical analysis, particularly his work with symphonic forms.

Events in 1997

November 21, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 21, 1997

November 21, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Los Angeles Clippers : 111 - 102
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Minnesota Timberwolves : 103 - 80
• Denver Nuggets - Vancouver Grizzlies : 96 - 99
• Miami Heat - Charlotte Hornets : 102 - 119
• New Jersey Nets - Boston Celtics : 93 - 101

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Werder Bremen : 0 - 1
• Hamburg - Dortmund : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• CZ Jena - Mainz : 2 - 2
• Uerdingen - Greuther Furth : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Lens : 1 - 0
• Cannes - Lyon : 1 - 0
• Chateauroux - Bordeaux : 1 - 0
• Le Havre - Guingamp : 0 - 0
• Metz - Toulouse : 2 - 1

November 21, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 325th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 1997 can also be written as 11/21/1997 in the US and as 21/11/1997 in UK and Europe.

November 21, 1997 in November 1997 calendar

Famous people died on November 21, 1997:

• Julian Jaynes
• Dina Rinaldi

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on November 21st

November 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. Allure - All Cried Out

November 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 21, 1997 was Barbie Girl by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Aqua - Barbie Girl
2. Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
3. Various Artists - Perfect Day
4. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
5. Barbra Streisand & Celine Dion - Tell Him

November 21, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 21, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. LSG - My Body
2. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
3. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
4. Next - Butta Love
5. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring Da Brat - Sock It 2 Me/The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 21, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 21, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Dec 14, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on November 21, 1997

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Someone born on November 21, 1997 is:

27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 15 days old,

or 1441 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10089 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 21, 1997?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 21, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 21, 1997.

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