Sunday February 23, 1997: on this day

February 23, 1997 was the 54th day of the year 1997, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 23, 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 February 23, 1997, who was born and died on February 23, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wannabe by The Spice Girls), movies (e.g. Private Parts, directed by Betty Thomas), TV series (e.g. Bullyparade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 1997?


February 23, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 54th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1997 can also be written as 2/23/1997 in the US and as 23/2/1997 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1997:

  • American express senior golf invitational
  • Scientists in scotland announced they succeeded in cloning an adult mammal, producing a lamb named dolly
  • Tucson chrysler golf classic
  • Jeff sluman wins tucson golf classic.
  • Ali abu kamal opens fire in empire state building and kills one.
  • Nbc tv airs the film schindler's list in the usa, completely uncensored, 65 million watch.
  • A small fire occurs in the russian space station, mir.

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February 23, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - New Jersey Nets : 93 - 109
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 91 - 84
  • Dallas Mavericks - Phoenix Suns : 88 - 86
  • Denver Nuggets - Miami Heat : 86 - 95
  • Detroit Pistons - Washington Bullets : 85 - 79

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Udinese : 0 - 0
  • Cagliari - Verona : 3 - 2
  • Fiorentina - Juventus : 1 - 1
  • Inter - Atalanta : 2 - 0
  • Napoli - Sampdoria : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Lokeren : 8 - 2
  • Gent - Anderlecht : 1 - 2
  • Harelbeke - Mouscron : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • CZ Jena - Gutersloh : 2 - 5
  • Ein Frankfurt - Lubeck : 3 - 0
  • Meppen - Oldenburg : 2 - 1
  • Stuttgarter K - Essen : 1 - 1
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February 23, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 1997 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 07:34 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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Who was born on February 23, 1997?


Famous people born on February 23, 1997:

  • Jahmad Thomas

    Professional football player known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Kasey McKellar

    Kasey mckellar is a british tv actor known for his role as bailey wharton in the popular children's television series 'the dumping ground'.

  • Jamal Murray

    Canadian basketball player known for his skills as a guard for the Denver Nuggets.

  • Pieter Bos
  • Chen Wen-huei
  • Ruslan Adriano Cristofori
  • Ariyat Dibow Ubang
  • Benjamin Henrichs
  • Helena Jauma Lluch
  • Gautier Larsonneur
  • Oscar Linnér
  • Érick Aguirre
  • José Luis Muñoz León
  • Finn Porath
  • Roberto Russo
  • Márcio Rosa
  • Laura Süßemilch
  • Daylon Mack
  • Ilias Alhaft

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 23rd

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February 23, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 1 month old,

or 325 months and 6 days old,

or 1413 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9896 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 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 February 23, 1997?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 23, 1997.

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February 23, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1997:

  • Tony Williams

    American drummer, composer, and producer (b. 1945).

  • Oscar Lewenstein

    Impressario dies at the age of 80.

  • Andy Rymarczuk
  • Frank Launder
  • Abdelkader Ben Bouali
  • René Coulon
  • Paul De Groote

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • John Keats

    An english romantic poet.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • John Quincy Adams

    The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Jaquarious Washington

    Jaquarious Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 23rd

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February 23, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 1997:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 1997:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

February 23, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 23, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Where Do You Go
  2. - Don't Speak
  3. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  4. - Your Woman
  5. - Ain't Nobody

February 23, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 23, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - In My Bed
  2. - On & On
  3. - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
  4. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  5. - Get It Together

February 23, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 23, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 23, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Enamorado Por Primera Vez
  2. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Piensa En Mi
  5. - Juguete

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February 23, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Private Parts

Private Parts

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Betty Thomas

Starring: Howard Stern, Mary McCormack, Robin Quivers, Fred Norris

Traveller

Traveller

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Jack N. Green

Starring: Bill Paxton, Mark Wahlberg, Julianna Margulies, James Gammon

Yellow

Yellow

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Chris Chan Lee

Starring: Michael Chung, Burt Bulos, John Cho, Jason Tobin

Jungle 2 Jungle

Jungle 2 Jungle

Release year: 1997

Directed by: John Pasquin

Starring: Tim Allen, Martin Short, JoBeth Williams, Lolita Davidovich

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

February 23, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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:

Bullyparade

Bullyparade

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Michael Herbig

Die Camper

Die Camper

Release year: 1997

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

Spy Game

Spy Game

Release year: 1997

Written by:

Starring: Linden Ashby, Allison Smith, Bruce McCarty

Country: United States of America

February 23, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Journey Into Darkness by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker

Journey Into Darkness

By:

Mindhunter, the FBI Special Agent who is also the author of Mindhunter, describes his work in behavioral profiling and explains how he was capable of getting into the heads of criminals and outlining their actions.

Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook by Scott Adams

Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook

By:

Hinter closed doors in corporate management lies a manifesto that is so devious, so subtle, and so diabolic. It has the power to turn normal people into paradigm-spewing zombies.

Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch

Conversations With God

By:

Conversations with God Book 1 started a series that has impacted millions of lives over the past ten years. The bestselling series has been made into a movie starring Henry Czerny

Total Control by David Baldacci

Total Control

By:

Total Heat Sidney Archer is the best in the world. She loves her husband. She is a skilled worker and has a wonderful young daughter.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

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February 23, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 23, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beast Wars: Transformers

Beast Wars: Transformers

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Sony PlayStation

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Hasbro Interactive Takara

Constructor

Constructor

Platform: PC, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy, Construction and management simulation

Publisher: Acclaim (Originally), System 3 (Current)

Culdcept

Culdcept

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3

Genre: Board game, Collectible card game

Publisher: NEC Interchannel

Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, iOS, PlayStation 4

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: PlayStation; JP Square WW Sony Computer Entertainment; JP Square; WW Sony Computer Entertainment; Microsoft Windows; Eidos Interactive

Darklight Conflict

Darklight Conflict

Platform: DOS, PlayStation, Saturn, Windows

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on February 23, 1997?

On February 23, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1997?

On February 23, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 1997?

On February 23, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

Find out more about February 23rd

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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 February 1997?

February 1997 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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