What happened on Tuesday November 11, 1997?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1997:

• Mary McAleese Becomes President of Ireland Mary McAleese was inaugurated as the eighth President of Ireland, marking a historic moment as she succeeded Mary Robinson. This transition represented the first time globally that one elected female head of state directly succeeded another.
• WNBA Expands to Detroit and Washington DC The Women's National Basketball Association announced expansion franchises in Detroit (Shock) and Washington D.C. (Mystics), broadening the league's national presence and opportunities for women's professional basketball.
• Roger Clemens Wins Fourth Cy Young Award Roger Clemens of the Toronto Blue Jays won his fourth American League Cy Young Award, further solidifying his status as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers of the era.
• NHL Announces Columbus Blue Jackets Name The NHL's new Columbus franchise revealed its team name would be the 'Blue Jackets', a reference to Union army soldiers during the American Civil War, adding historical significance to the team's branding.
• Dan Rather Renews CBS News Contract Veteran CBS News anchor Dan Rather extended his contract, committing to continue leading the network's news programming through 2002, maintaining his prominent role in American broadcast journalism.
• Rodney Milburn, Olympic Athlete Remembrance of Rodney Milburn, an accomplished American athlete born in 1950, known for his achievements in track and field.

Events in 1997

November 11, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1997

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1997

November 11, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Cleveland Cavaliers : 80 - 101
• Denver Nuggets - New York Knicks : 90 - 93
• Los Angeles Clippers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 113 - 119
• Los Angeles Lakers - Dallas Mavericks : 118 - 96
• Sacramento Kings - Miami Heat : 82 - 101

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
• Leverkusen - FC Koln : 4 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Salamanca : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Falkirk : 1 - 2

November 11, 1997 was a Tuesday and it was the 315th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

November 11, 1997 in November 1997 calendar

Famous people died on November 11, 1997:

• Rod Milburn

  Rod Milburn was an accomplished American hurdler and coach who made significant contributions to track and field athletics.

• William Alland

  American film producer and writer (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on November 11th

November 11, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

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. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness

November 11, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 1997 was Barbie Girl by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

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 11, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
2. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
3. LSG - My Body
4. Next - Butta Love
5. Mase - Feel So Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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November 11, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 11, 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 11, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:09 pm and setting at 04:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Nov 14, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on November 11, 1997

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Someone born on November 11, 1997 is:

27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 13 days old,

or 1436 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10056 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1997?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 11, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 11, 1997.

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