What happened on Friday March 21, 1997?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1997:

• Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing A tragic terrorist attack occurred in a Tel Aviv, Israel coffee shop, where a suicide bomber killed 3 people and injured 49 others, highlighting the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
• Political Change in Zaire In a significant political development, Etienne Tshiksekedi was appointed as the new prime minister of Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo). He immediately removed supporters of long-time leader Mobutu Sese Seko from his cabinet, signaling potential political reforms.
• Tara Lipinski Makes History in Figure Skating At just 14 years old, Tara Lipinski from the United States became the youngest women's world figure skating champion by winning the World Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Death of W.V. Awdry, Creator of Thomas the Tank Engine W.V. Awdry, renowned British children's author famous for creating the beloved 'Thomas the Tank Engine' book series, passed away. He was a significant figure in children's literature who brought joy to generations of children through his imaginative storytelling about anthropomorphic trains.
• Mercenaries Withdraw from Papua New Guinea Mercenaries from Sandline International withdrew from Papua New Guinea, marking the end of a controversial military intervention that had significant geopolitical implications.
• Elvis Stojko Wins World Men's Figure Skating Championship Canadian figure skater Elvis Stojko claimed victory in the World Men's Figure Skating Championship held in Lausanne, Switzerland, further solidifying his reputation as a top international athlete.
• World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship Mandy Woetzel and Ingo Steuer from Germany won the World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship, showcasing their exceptional skill and synchronization on the ice.
• Wrestlemania XIII The annual professional wrestling event Wrestlemania XIII was held, featuring high-profile wrestling matches and entertainment.

Events in 1997

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

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1997

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1997

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Toronto Raptors : 102 - 97
• Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers : 117 - 98
• Dallas Mavericks - Atlanta Hawks : 72 - 93
• Denver Nuggets - Vancouver Grizzlies : 101 - 108
• Los Angeles Lakers - Miami Heat : 97 - 98

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dusseldorf - Stuttgart : 0 - 4
• Werder Bremen - Duisburg : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• CZ Jena - Lubeck : 1 - 1
• Uerdingen - Oldenburg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• St Brieuc - Louhans-Cuis. : 0 - 0

March 21, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 80th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1997 can also be written as 3/21/1997 in the US and as 21/3/1997 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1997 in March 1997 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1997:

• Martina Stoessel

  Martina Stoessel is a popular Argentine actress and singer who rose to international fame through her lead role in the Disney Channel series...

• Jamey Rodemeyer

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1997:

• Wilbert Awdry

  Wilbert Awdry was a beloved British author and Anglican clergyman best known for creating the iconic 'Thomas the Tank Engine' children's...

• W.V. Awdry

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on March 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
3. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
4. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
5. Dru Hill - In My Bed

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1997 was Don't Speak by No Doubt, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. No Doubt - Don't Speak
2. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
3. Sash! - Encore Une Fois
4. The Bee Gees - Alone
5. No Mercy - Where Do You Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase), according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. Dru Hill - In My Bed
3. 702 - Get It Together
4. Monica - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
5. Erykah Badu - On & On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 05:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1997.

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Someone born on March 21, 1997 is:

28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 20 days old,

or 1468 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10278 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 21, 1997?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 21, 1997?

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

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