What happened on Saturday June 21, 1997?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1997:

• WNBA Inaugural Game The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) launched its inaugural season with the first official game, where the New York Liberty defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, marking a significant milestone for women's professional basketball in the United States.
• Death of Fidel Velázquez Sánchez Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, prominent Mexican labor leader and long-time head of the Confederation of Mexican Workers (CTM), passed away at the age of 97. He was a significant figure in Mexican labor politics throughout the 20th century.
• Joe Thornton NHL Draft During the 35th NHL draft, the Boston Bruins selected center Joe Thornton as the first overall pick, a decision that would significantly impact his future professional hockey career.
• McDonald's Protest Across North America and UK Protesters organized simultaneous demonstrations at over 500 McDonald's locations in the United Kingdom and 30 in North America, distributing leaflets highlighting controversies surrounding the company's food practices and corporate policies.
• Jean Michel Jarre's Inclusive Concert for Deaf Children French electronic music pioneer Jean Michel Jarre performed a special concert at Spodek in Katowice, Poland, specifically designed for deaf and hearing-impaired children across Europe, demonstrating music's universal accessibility.
• Colin Firth's Wedding British actor Colin Firth married Italian film producer Livia Giuggioli in a romantic ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, marking a personal milestone for the acclaimed actor.
• Closing of 'Defending the Caveman' Broadway Show The one-man comedy show 'Defending the Caveman' concluded its run at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City after an impressive 671 performances, highlighting the show's popularity and comedic appeal.

Events in 1997

June 21, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1997

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1997

June 21, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Valladolid : 2 - 0
• Espanol - Valencia : 3 - 2

June 21, 1997 was a Saturday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1997 can also be written as 6/21/1997 in the US and as 21/6/1997 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1997 in June 1997 calendar

Famous people died on June 21, 1997:

• Shintaro Katsu

  Renowned Japanese actor, singer, director, and producer who was a significant figure in Japanese entertainment from the mid-20th century.

• Fidel Velázquez Sánchez

  Mexican trade union leader (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Hanson - MMMbop
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Look Into My Eyes
5. The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There

June 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1997 was Mmm Bop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Hanson - Mmm Bop
2. Eternal featuring BeBe Winans - I Wanna Be The Only One
3. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
5. Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close

June 21, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Look Into My Eyes (From "Batman & Robin")
5. 112 - Cupid

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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June 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 June 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 07:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1997.

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Someone born on June 21, 1997 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 22 days old,

or 1455 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10188 days old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 21, 1997.

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