Wednesday January 22, 1997: on this day

January 22, 1997 was the 22nd day of the year 1997, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 22, 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 January 22, 1997, who was born and died on January 22, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Absolute Power, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. Brass Eye) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 22nd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 1997?


January 22, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1997 can also be written as 1/22/1997 in the US and as 22/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

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January 22, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1997:

  • Space shuttle atlantis returns to earth, successful
  • Madeleine albright becomes the first female secretary of state, after confirmation by the united states senate.

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January 22, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Detroit Pistons - Sacramento Kings : 92 - 97
  • New Jersey Nets - San Antonio Spurs : 103 - 95
  • Philadelphia 76ers - Boston Celtics : 127 - 125
  • Portland Trail Blazers - Seattle SuperSonics : 97 - 98
  • Utah Jazz - Phoenix Suns : 111 - 99

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Toledo : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie - Partick : 1 - 1
  • Stoke - Norwich : 1 - 2
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January 22, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 22, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 22nd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 January 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:31 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Who was born on January 22, 1997?


Famous people born on January 22, 1997:

  • Fan Zhendong

    Chinese table tennis player.

  • Dylan Hyde

    R&b singer.

  • Richard Camacho

    Pop singer.

  • V.J. King
  • Sheryl Merchiers
  • Gerzino Nyamsi
  • Damian Oko
  • Sebastian Saucedo
  • Jaime Seoane
  • Gabriel Soares
  • Valentina Bergamaschi
  • Mamadou Kane
  • Jorge Lagües
  • Belén Soto
  • Clément Dhainaut

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

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January 22, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 2 months old,

or 326 months and 7 days old,

or 1418 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9928 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 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 January 22, 1997?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 22, 1997.

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January 22, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1997:

  • Billy Mackenzie

    Scottish musician and songwriter, mackenzie was also the lead singer of the associates.

  • Wally Whyton

    English singer-songwriter (the vipers skiffle group, d. 1997).

  • Mollie Panter-Downes

    Writer dies at the age of 90.

  • Ian Arthur Hoyle Munro

    Medical journalist dies at the age of 73.

  • Irwin Levine

    At 58, composer ("tie a yellow ribbon") dies.

  • Ron Holden

    American singer (born 1939).

  • Ênio Andrade
  • Rolan Webster «Ron» Holden
  • Claude Fuzier

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 22nd

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January 22, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 1997:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 20th and January 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  3. - I Believe I Can Fly
  4. - Nobody
  5. - I Believe In You And Me

January 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big)
  2. - 2 Become 1
  3. - Don't Cry For Me Argentina
  4. - Your Woman

January 22, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1997 was Don't Let Go (Love) by En Vogue, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  2. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  3. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  4. - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")
  5. - Cold Rock A Party

January 22, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 22, 1997 was Asi Como Te Conoci by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 22, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  2. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  3. - Trapecista
  4. - Piensa En Mi
  5. - El Baile De La Botella

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January 22, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Absolute Power

Absolute Power

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney

Menno's Mind

Menno's Mind

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jon Kroll

Starring: Billy Campbell, Stephanie Romanov, Corbin Bernsen, Michael Dorn

M.D.C. - Maschera di cera

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

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Once Upon a Time in China and America

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Starring: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xin Xin Xiong, Kwok-Pong Chan

Star Maps

Star Maps

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Miguel Arteta

Starring: Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jorden, Martha Velez

January 22, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 22, 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:

Brass Eye

Brass Eye

Release year: 1997

Starring: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Forgotten Toys

The Forgotten Toys

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Graham Ralph

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Science Court

Science Court

Release year: 1997

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

Country: United States of America

January 22, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman

The Fallen Man

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The remains of a murder victim whose bones have remained undiscovered for over a decade lie on a ledge below Ship Rock mountain's peak. A sniper's bullet kills a harmless canyon guide who has traveled three hundred miles across the …

Living Faith by Jimmy Carter

Living Faith

By:

President Carter has spent almost three decades reading scriptures and sharing his faith with friends, neighbors, and strangers at his Baptist church.

Airframe by Michael Crichton

Airframe

By:

This extraordinary thriller is by the same author as Jurassic Park, Timeline and Sphere. It concerns airline safety, business intrigue and a deadly cover up. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

By:

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.

The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

The English Patient

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Michael Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning novel, which won the Booker Prize, demonstrates the interplay of four lives at the end of World War II in an abandoned villa in Italy.

January 22, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 22, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Amulets & Armor

Amulets & Armor

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Action, Role-playing

Publisher: United Software Artists

Cookie and Bibi 3

Cookie and Bibi 3

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Semicom

BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako

BS Tantei Club: Yuki ni Kieta Kako

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Backyard Sports

Backyard Sports

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Sports

Publisher: GT Interactive

Test Drive 4

Test Drive 4

Platform: PlayStation PC CD-ROM

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Accolade

history

Who was the US President on January 22, 1997?

On January 22, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 1997?

On January 22, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1997?

On January 22, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of January. 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 January 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

Find out more about January 22nd

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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 January 1997?

January 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Wednesday January 22, 1997