What happened on Wednesday August 06, 1997?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1997:

• Apple and Microsoft Strategic Alliance At the Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates announced a groundbreaking five-year strategic alliance between Apple Computer and Microsoft. The landmark agreement included cross-licensing of patents, Microsoft's commitment to release Office for Macintosh, making Internet Explorer the default browser on Mac systems, collaboration on Java compatibility, and Microsoft's $150 million investment in Apple stock.
• Korean Air Flight 801 Crash in Guam Korean Air Flight 801, a Boeing 747-300, crashed during its approach to Guam International Airport, resulting in a tragic aviation disaster that claimed 228 lives. The aircraft crash-landed at Nimitz Hill, with 229 of the 254 passengers and crew perishing in the accident.
• Nashville NHL Team Names First Coach The NHL's Nashville franchise officially named Barry Trotz as its inaugural head coach, marking a significant moment in the team's establishment.
• Sri Lanka Sets Cricket World Record In a remarkable cricket performance, Sri Lanka set a world record by scoring 952 runs for 6 wickets in the first Test match against India in Colombo. Sanath Jayasuriya scored an impressive 340 runs, while Roshan Mahanama contributed 225, establishing a record partnership of 576 runs.

Events in 1997

August 06, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1997

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1997

August 06, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - FC Koln : 3 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Hertha : 1 - 0
• M'gladbach - Bayern Munich : 1 - 1
• Wolfsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Inverness C - Livingston : 1 - 1
• Stranraer - Clyde : 0 - 0

August 06, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1997 can also be written as 8/6/1997 in the US and as 6/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1997:

• Olivia Holt

  American actress and singer known for her roles in Disney Channel series and movies.

• Marcus Thuram

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1997:

• Shin Ki-ha

  South korean lawyer and politician (b. 1941).

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Will Smith - Men In Black
3. Gala - Freed From Desire
4. Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Boyzone - Picture Of You

August 06, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
2. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
3. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
4. Lil' Kim Feat. Da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliott & Angie Mar - Not Tonight
5. Mary J. Blige - I Can Love You/Love Is All We Need

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1997 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 10:13 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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Someone born on August 06, 1997 is:

27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months and 18 days old,

or 1450 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10153 days old,

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