Saturday October 18, 1997: on this day

October 18, 1997 was the 291st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 18, 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 October 18, 1997, who was born and died on October 18, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Titanic, directed by James Cameron), TV series (e.g. Sleepwalkers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 1997?


October 18, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 291st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1997 can also be written as 10/18/1997 in the US and as 18/10/1997 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1997 in October 1997 calendar

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October 18, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 18, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 10:54 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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Who was born on October 18, 1997?


Famous people born on October 18, 1997:

  • Essance Booker

    Essance Booker is a professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns.

  • Lil George

    Lil george is a rapper known for his hit single 'sauce'.

  • Gonzalo Lencina
  • Daniel Mantenuto
  • Isaac Christie-Davies
  • Trayveon Williams
  • Mihail Titow
  • Florian Jaritz

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 5 months old,

or 317 months and 11 days old,

or 1379 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9659 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 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 October 18, 1997?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 1997.

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October 18, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1997:

  • Nancy Dickerson

    Nancy Dickerson was a pioneering female journalist and the first female correspondent for CBS News.

  • Bill Rotsler

    At 62, cartoonist/writer dies from cancer.

  • Roberto C Goizueta

    At 65, ceo of coca-cola dies from lung cancer.

  • Milko Skofic
  • Kōtoku Wamura
  • Ramiro Castillo
  • Paul Edwin Zimmer
  • Vince Gironda
  • Gordon Clark
  • Walter William Curtis
  • Milt Neil
  • Trude Eipperle

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 1997:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 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.

October 18, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  4. - You Make Me Wanna..
  5. - How Do I Live

October 18, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 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.

October 18, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
  2. - Sunchyme
  3. - Tubthumping
  4. - As Long As You Love Me
  5. - Stay

October 18, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 18, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
  3. - My Love Is The Shhh!
  4. - You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)
  5. - What About Us

October 18, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 1997 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 18, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - Lo Mejor De Mi
  3. - El Reloj
  4. - Te Sigo Amando
  5. - Desesperadamente Enamorado

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October 18, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Titanic

Titanic

Release year: 1997

Directed by: James Cameron

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates

Country: United States of America

Dil To Pagal Hai

Dil To Pagal Hai

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar

Switchback

Switchback

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jeb Stuart

Starring: Danny Glover, Dennis Quaid, Claudia Stedelin, Ian Nelson

The Woodlanders

The Woodlanders

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Phil Agland

Starring: Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell, Cal MacAninch, Tony Haygarth

Red Corner

Red Corner

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jon Avnet

Starring: Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford, Byron Mann

October 18, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Vampire Princess Miyu

Vampire Princess Miyu

Release year: 1997

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

October 18, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Underworld by Don DeLillo

Underworld

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A finalist for the National Book Award, Don DeLillo's most powerful and riveting novel--"a great American novel, a masterpiece, a thrilling page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle)--Underworld is about the second half of

Dirty Jokes And Beer by Drew Carey

Dirty Jokes And Beer

By:

Drew Carey is a well-known stand-up comedian and host of The Drew Carey Show. But do we know Drew Carey?

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

The Royals by Kitty Kelle

The Royals

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The British Royal Family: Updated.

The Grilling Season by Diane Mott Davidson

The Grilling Season

By:

To host a hockey party, a chilly reception Caterer Goldy Schilz was hired. The fun won't end there.

October 18, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

AirCars

AirCars

Platform: Atari Jaguar

Genre: 3D shooter

Publisher: ICD, Inc.

Deer Hunter

Deer Hunter

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Color, Mobile phone, BlackBerry, iOS, Android

Publisher: Previous publishers: WizardWorks Software, MacSoft, Sorrent (now Glu Mobile), Vatical Entertainment

Armored Core

Armored Core

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action, third-person shooter, mecha simulation

Publisher: JP FromSoftware

EA Sports NASCAR

EA Sports NASCAR

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Windows

Genre: NASCAR, Auto racing, Sim racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts, EA Sports

Bloody Roar

Bloody Roar

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on October 18, 1997?

On October 18, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1997?

On October 18, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1997?

On October 18, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

Find out more about October 18th

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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 October 1997?

October 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Saturday October 18, 1997