What happened on Wednesday September 24, 1997?

Here's what happened on September 24, 1997:

• World Land Speed Record Set by Jet-Powered Car On September 24, 1997, British driver Andy Green achieved a remarkable feat by setting a jet-powered car speed record of 714 miles per hour, pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and human speed capabilities.
• Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-86 Mission Launch On September 24, 1997, NASA launched Space Shuttle Atlantis (mission STS-86) into orbit, continuing the agency's critical space exploration efforts. This mission was part of the ongoing Space Shuttle program and involved international cooperation, particularly with the Russian space program.
• FBI Adds Drug Kingpin to Most Wanted List On September 24, 1997, the FBI placed notorious drug kingpin Ramon Arellano Felix on its 10 most-wanted list, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat organized crime and drug trafficking in North America.
• WNBA Expands with New Franchises On September 24, 1997, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced the addition of new franchises in Detroit and Washington, D.C., marking a significant expansion of professional women's basketball in the United States.
• Medical Drama 'ER' Performs Live TV Episode On September 24, 1997, the popular medical drama 'ER' made television history by performing a live episode, showcasing innovative broadcasting techniques and pushing the boundaries of live dramatic performance.
• 31st Country Music Association Awards The 31st Country Music Association Awards took place on September 24, 1997, celebrating the year's top achievements in country music and recognizing outstanding artists and performances.

Events in 1997

September 24, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 24, 1997

Newspapers from Sep. 24, 1997

September 24, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Beauvais - Amiens : 1 - 0
• Le Mans - Gueugnon : 2 - 3
• Lille - Nancy : 2 - 3
• Louhans-Cuis. - Caen : 0 - 2
• Martigues - Troyes : 1 - 4

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• QPR - Portsmouth : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - West Ham : 4 - 0
• Coventry - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1
• Kilmarnock - Rangers : 0 - 3
• Leicester - Blackburn : 1 - 1
• Man United - Chelsea : 2 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Ajax - MVV Maastricht : 7 - 0
• Feyenoord - Vitesse : 5 - 1
• Heerenveen - Twente : 2 - 1
• NAC Breda - Groningen : 0 - 0
• Roda JC - Nijmegen : 4 - 0

September 24, 1997 was a Wednesday and it was the 267th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1997 can also be written as 9/24/1997 in the US and as 24/9/1997 in UK and Europe.

September 24, 1997 in September 1997 calendar

Famous people died on September 24, 1997:

• Anton Kehle

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on September 24th

September 24, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1997 was Honey by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Mariah Carey - Honey
2. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
3. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)

September 24, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1997 was Men In Black by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Will Smith - Men In Black
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind
3. Chumbawamba - Tubthumping
4. The Verve - The Drugs Don't Work
5. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You

September 24, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
2. Boyz II Men - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness
3. Mariah Carey - Honey
4. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
5. Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina & Tamara - My Love Is The Shhh!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

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September 24, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 24, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 03:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 1997.

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Someone born on September 24, 1997 is:

27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 12 days old,

or 1440 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10086 days old,

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