Wednesday October 08, 1997: on this day

October 08, 1997 was the 281st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 08, 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 October 08, 1997, who was born and died on October 08, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. A Life Less Ordinary, directed by Danny Boyle), TV series (e.g. Vampire Princess Miyu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 1997?


October 08, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 281st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1997 can also be written as 10/8/1997 in the US and as 8/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 08, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 08, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 08, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 11:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1997.

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Who was born on October 08, 1997?


Famous people born on October 08, 1997:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Oluwaferanmi Aina

    Professional footballer known for his defensive skills.

  • Bella

    Bella Thorne is an American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Fernanda Contreras Gómez

    Mexican tennis player.

  • Connor Carmody

    American actor.

  • Jotta A

    Gospel singer.

  • Tina Tamashiro

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Gabriel Bordier
  • Steven Bergwijn
  • Raúl Uche
  • Honoya Shoji

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Mike Mizanin
    Mike Mizanin

    American wrestler.

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October 08, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 5 months old,

or 317 months and 21 days old,

or 1381 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9669 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 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 October 08, 1997?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 1997.

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October 08, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 1997:

  • Austin Coates

    Austin Coates was a British author and diplomat known for his works on Asian history and culture.

  • Bertrand Goldberg

    The marina city building (d. 1997) was designed by an american architect.

  • Brown Meggs

    Capitol records ceo, dies at 66 from a brain hemorhage.

  • Georges Montaron
  • Ernesto Uruchurtu Peralta
  • Ernesto P. Uruchurtu
  • Gilles Boulet

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

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October 08, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 1997:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1997:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - You Make Me Wanna..

October 08, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

October 08, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  3. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - Honey youtube

October 08, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 1997 was La Venia Bendita by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 08, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Venia Bendita
  2. - Si Tu Supieras
  3. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  4. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  5. - Te Sigo Amando

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October 08, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Life Less Ordinary

A Life Less Ordinary

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ewan McGregor, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo

Mandragora

Mandragora

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Wiktor Grodecki

Starring: Miroslav Caslavka, David Svec, Pavel Skrípal, Kostas Zerdolaglu

Men

Men

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Zoe Clarke-Williams

Starring: Sean Young, John Heard, Dylan Walsh, Robert Lujan

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

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

The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones

Country: United States of America

October 08, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

The Atheist Experience

The Atheist Experience

Release year: 1997

Starring: Matt Dillahunty, Tracie Harris

Country: United States of America

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

Starring: Jennifer Harrison, H. Jon Benjamin, Bill Braudis, Micaela Hebert

Country: United States of America

October 08, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Night Passage by Robert B. Parker

Night Passage

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A LAPD cop who has a drinking problem and is otherwise clean gets a job offer from a small Massachusetts community. Jesse Stone discovers the truth.

The Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

By:

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door

By:

The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.

The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon

The Best Laid Plans

By:

He wanted power. Oliver Russell will rise to the highest office in power, that of President of the United States. She was determined to get revenge. Leslie Stewart, his fiancee and a woman who was dedicated to one purpose-the downfall …

The Royals by Kitty Kelle

The Royals

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The British Royal Family: Updated.

October 08, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 08, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter

Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: LucasArts

Hanagumi Taisen Columns

Hanagumi Taisen Columns

Platform: Sega Saturn, ST-V arcade board

Genre: Falling-blocks puzzle

Publisher: Sega

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Birthright: The Gorgon's Alliance

Platform: DOS and Windows 95

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

CART World Series

CART World Series

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: SCEA

Dark Angel

Dark Angel

Platform: PC

Genre: 2D Platform game (run-and-gun), action-adventure

Publisher: Vicarious Visions

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1997?

On October 08, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1997?

On October 08, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1997?

On October 08, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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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 October 1997?

October 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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