What happened on Friday October 17, 1997?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1997:

• Che Guevara's Remains Laid to Rest in Santa Clara On October 17, 1997, the remains of revolutionary icon Ernesto 'Che' Guevara were ceremonially interred with full military honors in a specially constructed mausoleum located in Santa Clara, Cuba. This city held profound symbolic significance, as it was the site of Guevara's pivotal military victory during the Cuban Revolution 39 years earlier. The event marked a momentous occasion in Cuban historical remembrance, honoring one of the most iconic figures of 20th-century revolutionary movements.
• Super Typhoon Ivan Reaches Peak Intensity On October 17, 1997, Super Typhoon Ivan reached its maximum intensity, demonstrating extraordinary meteorological characteristics. The typhoon featured sustained winds of 185 miles per hour and an extremely low barometric pressure of 905 millibars, indicating an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone. Such extreme weather events are critical for understanding global climate dynamics and potential environmental impacts.

Events in 1997

October 17, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1997

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1997

October 17, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Standard - Club Brugge : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - FC Koln : 2 - 1
• Werder Bremen - Hamburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Mainz : 2 - 2
• CZ Jena - Meppen : 2 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Bastia : 2 - 0
• Le Havre - Rennes : 1 - 1
• Lens - Monaco : 1 - 0
• Montpellier - Chateauroux : 1 - 0
• Nantes - Lyon : 3 - 2

October 17, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1997 can also be written as 10/17/1997 in the US and as 17/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1997:

• Robert Williams III

  Professional NBA basketball player known for his exceptional shot-blocking and rebounding skills, primarily playing as a center for the...

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1997:

• Larry Jennings

  Renowned American magician and magic author who significantly contributed to the art of close-up magic during the mid-20th century.

• Candelo Cabezas

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on October 17th

October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
2. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
3. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
5. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live

October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1997 was Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
2. Dario G - Sunchyme
3. Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
4. Backstreet Boys - As Long As You Love Me
5. Sash! featuring La Trec - Stay

October 17, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
2. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
3. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!
4. Brian McKnight Featuring Mase - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
5. Total - What About Us

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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October 17, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 07:38 pm and setting at 09:49 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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Someone born on October 17, 1997 is:

27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 28 days old,

or 1438 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10072 days old,

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