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May 21, 1997 was the 141st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 21, 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 May 21, 1997, who was born and died on May 21, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. MMMbop by Hanson), movies (e.g. Con Air, directed by Simon West), TV series (e.g. Riding The Tiger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1997?
- May 21, 1997: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1997?
- May 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1997?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1997?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1997?
What day of the week was May 21, 1997?
May 21, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1997 can also be written as 5/21/1997 in the US and as 21/5/1997 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1997: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1997:
- Emmy 24th daytime award presentation - susan lucci loses for 17th time
May 21, 1997: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Houston Rockets - Utah Jazz : 92 - 104
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- CZ Jena - Mainz : 2 - 1
- F Koln - Uerdingen : 1 - 2
- Stuttgarter K - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Leganes - Merida : 1 - 1
May 21, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1997 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:29 pm and setting at 06:00 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1997.
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Who was born on May 21, 1997?
Famous people born on May 21, 1997:
- Viktoria Petryk
Ukrainian singer-songwriter.
- Kevin Quinn
American actor and singer.
- Ivan De Santis
Italian footballer.
- Sisca Folkertsma
Dutch footballer.
- Davionte Ganter
Davionte Ganter is an American football defensive back who played for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
- Juan Carlos Gaete
- Dolores Hernández
- Lewis Howley
- Verners Kohs
- Isaac Nauta
- Patrick Ngoma
- Miho Nonaka
- Serhij Petrov
- Philip Azango
- Purim Rattanaruangwattana
- Ribamar
- Rasmus Svane
- Timur Žamaletdinov
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 10 months old,
or 322 months and 29 days old,
or 1404 weeks and 2 days old,
or 9830 days old,
if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 1997?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1997?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 1997.
May 21, 1997: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1997:
- Noel Browne
Irish politician known for his work in healthcare reform.
- Fiorenzo Carpi
- Vlastimil Pokorný
- Roland Amstutz
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1997:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1997:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1997:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1997: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1997 was MMMbop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Hanson - MMMbop
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
- Monica - For You I Will
- The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
May 21, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1997 was Lovefool by The Cardigans, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Cardigans - Lovefool
- Olive - You're Not Alone
- R Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
- Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody
- Gary Barlow - Love Won't Wait
May 21, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1997 was G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T. by Changing Faces, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
- Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
- The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
- 112 - Cupid
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
May 21, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 1997 was Solo En Ti by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 21, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Solo En Ti
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Secuestro De Amor
- Los Tigres del Norte - Unidos Para Siempre
- Los Temerarios - Ya Me Voy Para Siempre
- Juan Gabriel / Rocio Durcal - El Destino
May 21, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Con Air
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Simon West
Starring: Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney
Country: United States of America
Career Girls
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Starring: Katrin Cartlidge, Lynda Steadman, Kate Byers, Mark Benton
The Maker
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Tim Hunter
Starring: Matthew Modine, Mary-Louise Parker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Fairuza Balk
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
Bent
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Sean Mathias
Starring: Lothaire Bluteau, Clive Owen, Mick Jagger, Brian Webber
May 21, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:
Riding the Tiger
Release year: 1997
Directed by: John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson
Born to Run
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Phil Coles
Knights of Ramune
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Yoshinori Sayanna
The Vanishing Man
Release year: 1997
Shapes of the Invisible
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Pierre Oscar Levy
May 21, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
By: Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's brilliantly wise Oh, The Places You'll go! This is the perfect way to send off grads from high school, college and nursery school. Dr.
Chromosome 6
By: Robin Cook
Behind the headlines on cloning--Dr. Robin Cook blends fact with fiction in one of his most terrifying bestsellers...Chromosome 6 is a prophetic thriller that challenges the medical ethics of genetic manipulation
The Heart of a Woman
By: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, along with Guy, leaves California to move to New York in The Heart of a Woman. She enters the world and society of black writers and artists, reads her writing at the Harlem Writers Guild and takes part …
The Notebook
By: Nicholas Sparks
Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.
May 21, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dark Rift
Animaniacs Game Pack
Ballblazer Champions
Enemy Nations
Bloody Roar
Who was the US President on May 21, 1997?
On May 21, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1997?
On May 21, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1997?
On May 21, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1997?
May 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
