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February 17, 1997 was the 48th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 17, 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 February 17, 1997, who was born and died on February 17, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wannabe by The Spice Girls), movies (e.g. Private Parts, directed by Betty Thomas), TV series (e.g. Bullyparade) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 17, 1997?
- February 17, 1997: What happened on that day?
- February 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 17, 1997?
- February 17, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 17, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on February 17, 1997?
What day of the week was February 17, 1997?
February 17, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 48th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1997 can also be written as 2/17/1997 in the US and as 17/2/1997 in UK and Europe.
February 17, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1997:
- Carl sagan public memorial at pasadena, california
- Weekly standard shows evidence larry flint sex abused his daughter
February 17, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Atlanta Hawks - Houston Rockets : 98 - 127
- Boston Celtics - Seattle SuperSonics : 108 - 113
- Dallas Mavericks - Vancouver Grizzlies : 100 - 95
- Milwaukee Bucks - Washington Bullets : 93 - 95
- New Jersey Nets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 101 - 108
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- Kalamata - Olympiakos : 1 - 4
February 17, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 17, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1997 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:34 pm and setting at 04:10 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 23, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1997.
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Who was born on February 17, 1997?
Famous people born on February 17, 1997:
- Madison Keys
American tennis player.
- Baylor Barnes
Vine star.
- George Padilla
Musical.
- Collin MacKechnie
Movie actor.
- Tasha Farsaci
Youtube star.
- Prince Dube
- Rashad Fenton
- Sergi García
- Erik Gliha
- Anissa Lahmari
- Simon Martirosyan
- Delfín Panique
- Maksym Prjadun
- Kristian Riis
- Igor Arhirii
- Aline Seitz
- Flaminia Simonetti
- Joanna Szwab
- Keziah Veendorp
- Dennis van der Heijden
Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:
![Vicente Fernández]()
Vicente FernándezVicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
![Paris Hilton]()
Paris HiltonAmerican actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.
![Brenda Fricker]()
Brenda FrickerAn Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.
![Michael Jordan]()
Michael JordanAmerican basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.
![Michael Bay]()
Michael BayMichael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.
![Raffi Ahmad]()
Raffi AhmadRaffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.
![Joseph Gordon-Levitt]()
Joseph Gordon-LevittAmerican actor.
![Rene Russo]()
Rene RussoRene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.
![Denise Richards]()
Denise RichardsDenise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.
![Chord Overstreet]()
Chord OverstreetChord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.
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February 17, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 2 months old,
or 326 months and 1 day old,
or 1417 weeks and 3 days old,
or 9922 days old,
if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 1997?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 17, 1997.
February 17, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1997:
- Alfonso Maria Di Nola
- Spartaco Bandinelli
- Amhà Selassié
- Darcy Ribeiro
What famous deaths happened on February 17th?
Famous deaths on February 17th:
![Kathryn Grayson]()
Kathryn GraysonAmerican actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.
![Donald Wolfit]()
Donald WolfitBritish distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
![Richard Briers]()
Richard BriersBritish supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.
![Dorothy Gibson]()
Dorothy GibsonAmerican singer and actress (d. 1946).
![Nita Naldi]()
Nita NaldiActress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.
![Erik Rhodes]()
Erik RhodesAmerican porn actor (d. 2012).
![Verree Teasdale]()
Verree TeasdaleActress (skyscraper souls).
![Paul Stewart]()
Paul StewartActor (opening night in cold blood, window).
- Molière Jourdain
French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.
- Yaacov Agnon
Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.
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February 17, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 17, 1997:
- Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
- Random Acts of Kindness Day.
- Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
- Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.
Observances on February 17, 1997:
- Global Tourism Resilience Day
Saints celebrated on February 17, 1997:
- Saint Evermodus
- Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
- Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
- Saint Silvinus
February 17, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
- Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
February 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 17, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- No Mercy - Where Do You Go
- No Doubt - Don't Speak
- En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
- White Town - Your Woman
- LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody
February 17, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 17, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Dru Hill - In My Bed
- Erykah Badu - On & On
- Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
- R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
- 702 - Get It Together
February 17, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.
February 17, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 17, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
- Marco Antonio Solis - Asi Como Te Conoci
- Los Tigres del Norte - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
- Grupo Mojado - Piensa En Mi
- Limite - Juguete
February 17, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 17, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Private Parts
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Betty Thomas
Starring: Howard Stern, Mary McCormack, Robin Quivers, Fred Norris
Traveller
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Jack N. Green
Starring: Bill Paxton, Mark Wahlberg, Julianna Margulies, James Gammon
Yellow
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Chris Chan Lee
Starring: Michael Chung, Burt Bulos, John Cho, Jason Tobin
Jungle 2 Jungle
Release year: 1997
Directed by: John Pasquin
Starring: Tim Allen, Martin Short, JoBeth Williams, Lolita Davidovich
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
February 17, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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:
Bullyparade
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Michael Herbig
Die Camper
Release year: 1997
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
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Graham Ralph
Spy Game
Release year: 1997
Written by: Sam Raimi, John McNamara, Ivan Raimi
Starring: Linden Ashby, Allison Smith, Bruce McCarty
Country: United States of America
February 17, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 17, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Soul'S Code
By: James Hillman
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 Deep End of the Ocean
By: Jacquelyn Mitchard
Los Angeles Times: "Masterful...A big tale about human connection, emotional survival"
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
The Unlikely Spy
By: Daniel Silva
Winston Churchill said that truth is so valuable that it should always be protected by a bodyguard full of lies, during wartime. This meant that Britain had to find the most unlikely agent possible for counterintelligence operations.
February 17, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 17, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
7th Legion
Broken Helix
CART Precision Racing
Cookie and Bibi 3
Dilbert's Desktop Games
Who was the US President on February 17, 1997?
On February 17, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1997?
On February 17, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 17, 1997?
On February 17, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 17th?
February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:
- 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
- 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)
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 February 1997?
February 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
