Friday August 15, 1997: on this day

August 15, 1997 was the 227th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 15, 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 August 15, 1997, who was born and died on August 15, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans), movies (e.g. Deconstructing Harry, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Tiger Bay) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1997?


August 15, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1997 can also be written as 8/15/1997 in the US and as 15/8/1997 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1997 in August 1997 calendar

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August 15, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1997:

  • Dan wilson hits seattle mariners 3,000th hr
  • Dow jones drops 247.37 pts

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August 15, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Toulon - Gueugnon : 1 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Chateauroux - Metz : 1 - 2
  • Lens - Le Havre : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bradford - Stoke : 0 - 0
  • Nott'm Forest - Norwich : 4 - 1
  • Sunderland - Man City : 3 - 1
  • Tranmere - QPR : 2 - 1
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August 15, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

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

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Who was born on August 15, 1997?


Famous people born on August 15, 1997:

  • Jaidence Beckford

    Renowned model known for her work in the fashion industry.

  • Lahari Nataraj

    Indian swimmer who has excelled in various national and international competitions.

  • Nikyah Butler

    Talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Maisee Nguyen

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Rilley McGill

    Professional surfer known for conquering big waves.

  • Aytana Sánchez

    Spanish tennis player known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style.

  • Kishaun Gordon

    Professional football player known for his exceptional speed and agility on the field.

  • Makalynn Reynolds

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Elajah Bennett

    Talented basketball player known for exceptional shooting skills.

  • Makayli Klein

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Cina Wen

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Lyly Koivisto

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Leyan Lo

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Liliahna Fernandes

    Talented tennis player known for her powerful serves and agile footwork.

  • Jaquavian Williams

    Talented wide receiver known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Ajahnae Jones

    Professional basketball player with exceptional skills on the court.

  • Mykale Garrett

    Mykale Garrett is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi.

  • Kamdyn McIntosh

    Kamdyn McIntosh is a talented football player known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Kiondre Thomas

    Former college football standout known for his exceptional speed and agility.

  • Thomas Koenig

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 7 months old,

or 319 months and 13 days old,

or 1388 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9722 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 August 15, 1997?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 1997.

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August 15, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1997:

  • Ida Gerhardt

    Dutch poet, post-symbolist poet and translator of latin poetry and hebrew poetry.

  • Lawrence Morgan
  • Salvatore Stornello
  • Oreste Menighetti
  • Lubka Kolessa

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

holidays

August 15, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1997:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
  3. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
  4. - Semi-Charmed Life
  5. - Bitch

August 15, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Missing You
  2. - Men In Black
  3. - Freed From Desire
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Picture Of You

August 15, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1997 was Never Make A Promise by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Make A Promise
  2. - Mo Money Mo Problems
  3. - Not Tonight
  4. - I'll Be Missing You
  5. - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.

August 15, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1997 was Miente by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Miente
  2. - Por Debajo De La Mesa
  3. - El Tucanazo
  4. - Desesperadamente Enamorado
  5. - No Pretendo

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August 15, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deconstructing Harry

Deconstructing Harry

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Judy Davis, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stephanie Roth Haberle

Soul Food

Soul Food

Release year: 1997

Directed by: George Tillman Jr.

Starring: Vanessa Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Michael Beach

Affliction

Affliction

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek, James Coburn, Brigid Tierney

Gummo

Gummo

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Harmony Korine

Starring: Nick Sutton, Jacob Sewell, Lara Tosh, Jacob Reynolds

Hoodlum

Hoodlum

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Bill Duke

Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Tim Roth, Vanessa Williams, Andy Garcia

August 15, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

Tiger Bay

Tiger Bay

Release year: 1997

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Happy Camp

Happy Camp

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Josh Anthony

Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson

Born to Run

Born to Run

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Coles

Hitz

Hitz

Release year: 1997

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

The Bible Code by Michael Drosnin

The Bible Code

By:

I flew to Israel on September 1, 1994 and met with Chaim Guri, a friend of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rasin. I wrote him a letter, which he promptly gave to the Prime Minster.

Deception On His Mind by Elizabeth George

Deception On His Mind

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Balford-le-Nez, a dying seaside resort on the Essex coast, is Balford-le-Nez. The sleepy town is shocked to learn that a member of its small, but growing Asian community was murdered at the beach.

The Gift Of Fear by Gavin de Becker

The Gift Of Fear

By:

True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear can be a curse. Learn how to distinguish the two. A date will not accept "no" as an answer.

London by Edward Rutherfurd

London

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"A TOUR DE FORCE" . . LONDON TRACKS THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH CAPITAL FROM THE DAYS OF THE CELTS UNTIL THE PRESENT TIME.

August 15, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time

Carmen Sandiego's Great Chase Through Time

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Educational, adventure

Publisher: Brøderbund Software (1997–1999) The Learning Company (1999–present)

Dōsei

Dōsei

Platform: Windows

Genre: Eroge, Social simulation game

Publisher: Nexton

Baby Universe

Baby Universe

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Music, non-game

Publisher: SCEE

Big Thinkers!

Big Thinkers!

Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Steam

Genre: Adventure, Edutainment

Publisher: Humongous Entertainment

Blast Corps

Blast Corps

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Action, puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1997?

On August 15, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1997?

On August 15, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1997?

On August 15, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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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 August 1997?

August 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1997 calendar looked like.

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