Wednesday January 15, 1997: on this day

January 15, 1997 was the 15th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 15, 1997, who was born and died on January 15, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 15, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Once Upon a Time in China and America, directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung), TV series (e.g. Brass Eye) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 15, 1997?


January 15, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 15th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1997 can also be written as 1/15/1997 in the US and as 15/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

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January 15, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 1997:

  • Space shuttle atlantis docks with mir space station
  • Chicago bulls' player dennis rodman kicks cameraman, eugene amos, in the groin.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Minnesota Timberwolves : 112 - 102
  • Detroit Pistons - Vancouver Grizzlies : 103 - 79
  • Golden State Warriors - Philadelphia 76ers : 128 - 111
  • Indiana Pacers - Los Angeles Clippers : 108 - 93
  • New Jersey Nets - Charlotte Hornets : 104 - 116

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Valence - Lorient : 4 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Kilmarnock - Rangers : 1 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Apollon - Edessaikos : 2 - 0
  • Athinaikos - Panahaiki : 3 - 1
  • Heracles - Ionikos : 4 - 0
  • Kalamata - Aris : 5 - 0
  • OFI - Panathinaikos : 0 - 0
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January 15, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 15, 1997 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:20 am and setting at 12:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Who was born on January 15, 1997?


Famous people born on January 15, 1997:

  • Grayland Frazier

    Grayland Frazier is an American football safety who played college football at Baylor University.

  • Michael Breij
  • Pedro Báez
  • Thabo Cele
  • Dennis Chembezi
  • Kyle Edwards
  • Marco Fischbacher
  • Jahquil Hill
  • Laura Leclair
  • Lucas Lovat
  • Morgan Poaty
  • Jordan Roland
  • Robert Windsor
  • Valentina Zenere
  • Giosuè Zilocchi
  • Suhander Zúñiga
  • Hamza Čataković
  • Sebastián Gamarra
  • Nene Hieda
  • Thomas Akyazılı

Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Ayeza Khan is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several popular television shows and films.

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

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


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 4 days old,

or 1422 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9956 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 15, 1997?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 15, 1997:

  • Jose Ignacio Domecq

    Wine maker dies at the age of 82.

  • Kenneth Thimann

    English-american microbiologist and botanist (d. 1997).

  • Gigi Restagno
  • Fabio Rinaudo

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

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

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


Holidays on January 15, 1997:

  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 13th and January 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - Nobody
  5. - I Believe In You And Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
  2. - 2 Become 1
  3. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  4. - Your Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  3. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  4. - Nobody
  5. - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 15, 1997 was Asi Como Te Conoci by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 15, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  2. - Trapecista
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Palomita Blanca
  5. - El Baile De La Botella

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

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

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xin Xin Xiong, Kwok-Pong Chan

Star Maps

Star Maps

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Miguel Arteta

Starring: Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jorden, Martha Velez

Red Meat

Red Meat

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Allison Burnett

Starring: Lara Flynn Boyle, James Frain, Dee Freeman, Jennifer Grey

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

Chasing Amy

Chasing Amy

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Kevin Smith

Starring: Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Ethan Suplee, Scott Mosier

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Brass Eye

Brass Eye

Release year: 1997

Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Forgotten Toys

The Forgotten Toys

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Graham Ralph

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

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

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

I'M Not Really Here by Tim Allen

I'M Not Really Here

By:

Popular comedian and actor, the popular actor shares his observations about why things are the same. He also shares his bizarre opinions on the meaning of life as well as his personal role.

Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch

Conversations With God

By:

Conversations with God Book 1 started a series that has impacted millions of lives over the past ten years. The bestselling series has been made into a movie starring Henry Czerny

A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite

A Reporter's Life

By:

"IMMEDIATELY ENGROSSING. . . [A] SPLENDID MEMORIAL." The Wall Street Journal --Ann

The Soul'S Code by James Hillman

The Soul'S Code

By:

Plato, the Greeks and the Romans called it "daimon", the Romans "genius", the Christians "guardian Angel". Today, we use the terms soul, spirit, or heart.

The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton

The Book of Ruth

By:

This book won the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award as best first novel. It deals with real-life problems of violence and alienation. The author then creates a beautiful testament to humanity's capacity for compassion, mercy, and love.

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

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

Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka

Chō Jikū Yōsai Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 3

Genre: Action Sci-Fi Shooter

Publisher: Bandai

Doom 64

Doom 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

Ark of Time

Ark of Time

Platform: DOS, PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: International Computer Entertainment Ltd.

Atlantis: The Lost Tales

Atlantis: The Lost Tales

Platform: Microsoft Windows DOS Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

Colony Wars

Colony Wars

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: NA / EU Psygnosis; JP Artdink

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Who was the US President on January 15, 1997?

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

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

On January 15, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 15, 1997?

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

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What is special about January 15th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

Find out more about January 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 January 1997?

January 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1997 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 15, 1997