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December 19, 1997 was the 353rd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 19, 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 December 19, 1997, who was born and died on December 19, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. M.D.C. - Maschera di cera, directed by Sergio Stivaletti), TV series (e.g. Robot Wars) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 19, 1997?
- December 19, 1997: What happened on that day?
- December 19, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 19, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 19, 1997?
- December 19, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 19, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- December 19, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 19, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- December 19, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 19, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 19, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 19, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 19, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on December 19, 1997?
What day of the week was December 19, 1997?
December 19, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 19, 1997 can also be written as 12/19/1997 in the US and as 19/12/1997 in UK and Europe.
December 19, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 19, 1997:
- Mtv drops video smack my bitch up by prodigy
- The film titanic is released to movie theaters.
- Silkair flight 185 crashes into the musi river, near palembang in indonesia, killing 104.
- Janet jagan (the former wife of cheddi jagan) takes office in guyana.
- James cameron's titanic, the then highest-grossing film of all time, premieres in the u.s.
December 19, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Charlotte Hornets - Washington Wizards : 86 - 106
- Detroit Pistons - Indiana Pacers : 90 - 98
- Los Angeles Lakers - Atlanta Hawks : 98 - 96
- Miami Heat - Philadelphia 76ers : 91 - 84
- Milwaukee Bucks - Toronto Raptors : 91 - 92
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Charleroi - Lierse : 3 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 2 - 2
- M'gladbach - Hertha : 4 - 2
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Auxerre - Bordeaux : 4 - 2
- Bastia - Lyon : 0 - 1
- Le Havre - Nantes : 1 - 0
- Metz - Monaco : 3 - 0
- Montpellier - Lens : 1 - 2
December 19, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 19, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 19, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 19, 1997 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 11:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.
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Who was born on December 19, 1997?
Famous people born on December 19, 1997:
- Teagon Campbell
Professional soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.
- Larrell Murchison
Professional football player known for his defensive skills.
- Jahmani Jones
Talented football player who has made a mark in the sport.
- Xəyal Nəcəfov
- Renzo Rabino
- Fikayo Tomori
- Matheus Henrique
- Lizette Cabrera
- Nikola Eskić
- Alex Insam
- Lazaros Lamprou
- Koki Kano
- Emmanuel Lomotey
- Gabriel Magalhães
Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:
![Alyssa Milano]()
Alyssa MilanoAmerican actress.
![Jake Gyllenhaal]()
Jake GyllenhaalAmerican actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...
![Béatrice Dalle]()
Béatrice DalleFrench model and actress.
![Jennifer Beals]()
Jennifer BealsMovie actress.
![Tyson Beckford]()
Tyson BeckfordRenowned American model and actor.
![Jean Genet]()
Jean GenetFrench novelist, playwright, and poet.
![Til Schweiger]()
Til SchweigerGerman actor, director, and producer.
![Kristy Swanson]()
Kristy SwansonAmerican actress.
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![Ronan Farrow]()
Ronan FarrowAmerican human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.
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December 19, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 4 months old,
or 316 months and 1 day old,
or 1374 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9619 days old,
if you were born on December 19, 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 December 19, 1997?
There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 1997.
December 19, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 19, 1997:
- Roland S. Martin
Roland S. Martin was a British journalist and author, known for his contributions to journalism in the mid-20th century.
- Masaru Ibuka
Sony corporation's co-founder, who dies at the age of 89.
- Jimmy Rogers
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1924).
- Sara Northrup Hollister
American occultist (d. 1997).
- David Norman Schramm
52 years old, physicist.
- Fëdor Simašev
- Ugo Savarese
- Luigi Rossi
- Masaru Ibuka (井深大)
- Jimmy Rogers (Jay Arthur Lane
What famous deaths happened on December 19th?
Famous deaths on December 19th:
![Marcello Mastroianni]()
Marcello MastroianniItalian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.
![Renata Tebaldi]()
Renata TebaldiItalian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
![Hope Lange]()
Hope LangeAmerican actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.
![Joe Cole]()
Joe ColeAmerican rock music roadie (born 1961).
- Adalei Bronte
Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Daxtin Bronte
Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...
- Haeven Bronte
Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Adriella Brontë
Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Harly Bronte
Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Alexea Brontë
Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
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December 19, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 19, 1997:
- 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
- Roman festivals - Opalia
- Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
December 19, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 19, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1997 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 19, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
- LSG - My Body
December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1997 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 19, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- Teletubbies - Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!
- Aqua - Barbie Girl
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Boyzone - Baby Can I Hold You / Shooting Star
December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1997 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 19, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 19, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- LSG - My Body
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Next - Butta Love
December 19, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 19, 1997 was Y Hubo Alguien by Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 19, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 19, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marc Anthony - Y Hubo Alguien
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Vicente Fernandez - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
- Gisselle - Quiero Estar Contigo
December 19, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 19, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
The Education of Little Tree
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Richard Friedenberg
Starring: James Cromwell, Joseph Ashton, Tantoo Cardinal, Mika Boorem
Kundun
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin, Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
Joey
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Ian Barry
Starring: Jamie Croft, Rebecca Gibney, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins
Life Is Beautiful
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Roberto Benigni
Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano
Country: United States of America
December 19, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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:
Robot Wars
Release year: 1997
Directed by: William L. Stewart
Stella Street
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Peter Richardson
Bed & Breakfast
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Marcio Garcia
Sleepwalkers
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mick Garris
Vampire Princess Miyu
Release year: 1997
December 19, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 19, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Cold Mountain
By: Charles Frazier
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 …
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 Millionaire Next Door
By: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.
Comanche Moon
By: Larry McMurtry
This novel is the final volume in an epic four-volume series that began with Larry McMurty’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece Lonesome Dove. It's a capstone to a long tradition of storytelling.
Another City, Not My Own
By: Dominick Dunne
Gus Bailey is a journalist who has been in high society for a while and knows all the secrets of the very wealthy. He now turns his keen eye to Los Angeles and witnesses the trial of the accused.
December 19, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 19, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Front Mission Alternative
Dark Law: Meaning of Death
Darklight Conflict
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Betrayal in Antara
Who was the US President on December 19, 1997?
On December 19, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1997?
On December 19, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 19, 1997?
On December 19, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 19th?
December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of December. 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 December 19th, such as:
- 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
- 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
- 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."
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 December 1997?
December 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
