What happened on Saturday August 02, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1997:

• Death of Fela Kuti Fela Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician, political activist, and pioneer of the Afrobeat genre, passed away. Born in 1938, Kuti was renowned for his revolutionary music and powerful political activism, challenging social and political norms in Nigeria through his art and outspoken criticism of military regimes.
• William S. Burroughs Dies William S. Burroughs, influential American author and key figure of the Beat Generation, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking novel 'Naked Lunch' and experimental writing style, Burroughs was a significant literary voice who challenged conventional narrative structures and social norms.
• Thredbo Landslide Survivor Rescue Australian ski instructor Stuart Diver was dramatically rescued as the sole survivor from a catastrophic landslide in Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia. The tragic event claimed 18 lives and became a significant national disaster, highlighting the unpredictable and devastating potential of natural geological events.

Events in 1997

August 02, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1997

August 02, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 1
• Bochum - Bielefeld : 1 - 0
• FC Koln - Duisburg : 3 - 2
• Hansa Rostock - Wolfsburg : 0 - 1
• Karlsruhe - Werder Bremen : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Beauvais - Nimes : 5 - 3
• Caen - Amiens : 1 - 3
• Laval - Gueugnon : 0 - 0
• Louhans-Cuis. - Le Mans : 1 - 0
• Nice - Red Star 93 : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Guingamp - Cannes : 3 - 1
• Lens - Auxerre : 3 - 0
• Lyon - Metz : 0 - 1
• Marseille - Le Havre : 3 - 1
• Montpellier - Strasbourg : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie - St Mirren : 1 - 3
• Ayr - Morton : 1 - 2
• Dundee - Falkirk : 3 - 0
• Hamilton - Partick : 1 - 1
• Stirling - Raith Rvs : 1 - 1

August 02, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1997 can also be written as 8/2/1997 in the US and as 2/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1997:

• Austin Theory

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• Ke Jie

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Famous people died on August 02, 1997:

• William Burroughs

  Influential Beat Generation writer known for his experimental novel 'Naked Lunch', which challenged literary conventions and explored themes...

• Fela Kuti

  Fela Kuti was a groundbreaking Nigerian musician, political activist, and pioneer of the Afrobeat genre who challenged political oppression...

• James Krüss

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Meredith Brooks - Bitch
3. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
4. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
5. Third Eye Blind - Semi-Charmed Life

August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Sash! featuring Rodriguez - Ecuador
3. Oasis - D'You Know What I Mean?
4. Ultra Nate - Free
5. The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

August 02, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Mary J. Blige - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need
4. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
5. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1997 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:16 am and setting at 08:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 1997

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Someone born on August 02, 1997 is:

27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months and 4 days old,

or 1448 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10139 days old,

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There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 1997.

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