Friday January 31, 1997: on this day

January 31, 1997 was the 31st day of the year 1997, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 31, 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 31, 1997, who was born and died on January 31, 1997, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1997, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. The Truce, directed by Francesco Rosi), TV series (e.g. Brass Eye) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1997 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1997?


January 31, 1997 was a Friday and it was the 31st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1997 can also be written as 1/31/1997 in the US and as 31/1/1997 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1997 in January 1997 calendar

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January 31, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1997:

  • Final fantasy vii is released in japan.

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January 31, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Vancouver Grizzlies : 87 - 76
  • Chicago Bulls - Golden State Warriors : 115 - 92
  • Houston Rockets - Indiana Pacers : 74 - 100
  • Milwaukee Bucks - Charlotte Hornets : 95 - 102
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - San Antonio Spurs : 97 - 95

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Torquay : 2 - 0
  • Fulham - Cardiff : 1 - 4
  • Swansea - Cambridge : 3 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Setubal - Porto : 1 - 3
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January 31, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1997 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 31, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 11:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 23, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1997.

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Who was born on January 31, 1997?


Famous people born on January 31, 1997:

  • Breely Brown

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Klohe Kim

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Arnaut Danjuma

    Dutch footballer.

  • Nick Medina

    Youtube star.

  • Tiffany James
  • Panuwat Kerdthongtavee
  • Anna Lazareva
  • Khadija Shaw
  • Matheus Sousa Pereira
  • Fares Arnaout
  • Hina Sugita
  • Horace Spencer
  • Arvid Auner
  • Donte DiVincenzo
  • Ali El Ghrari
  • Hamilton Valencia

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 31st

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January 31, 1997: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 1 month old,

or 325 months and 28 days old,

or 1416 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9918 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 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 31, 1997?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 31, 1997.

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January 31, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1997:

  • John Joseph Scanlan

    Irish american bishop (b. 1930).

  • Eve Lister

    Actress/singer (no limit, hyde park), dies at age 84.

  • Örjan Martinsson
  • Zahir Pajaziti
  • Heiner Carow
  • Seth Lover
  • Eugenia Smith
  • Evaristo Acevedo
  • Jean Giroud

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1997: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1997:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1997:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 27th and February 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1997: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. 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. - I Believe In You And Me
  5. - Nobody

January 31, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1997 was Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1997: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. 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 31, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1997 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1997: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - On & On
  3. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  4. - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")
  5. - In My Bed

January 31, 1997: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 31, 1997 was Enamorado Por Primera Vez by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1997: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 31, 1997 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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January 31, 1997: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1997 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Truce

The Truce

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Francesco Rosi

Starring: John Turturro, Rade Serbedzija, Massimo Ghini, Stefano Dionisi

Fools Rush In

Fools Rush In

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Starring: Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, Jon Tenney, Carlos Gómez

Vegas Vacation

Vegas Vacation

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Stephen Kessler

Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Ethan Embry

That Darn Cat

That Darn Cat

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Bob Spiers

Starring: Christina Ricci, Doug E. Doug, Dean Jones, George Dzundza

Dangerous Ground

Dangerous Ground

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Darrell Roodt

Starring: Ice Cube, Elizabeth Hurley, Thokozani Nkosi, Ron Smerczak

January 31, 1997: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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

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 31, 1997: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1997 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

The Deep End of the Ocean

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Los Angeles Times: "Masterful...A big tale about human connection, emotional survival"

Hornet'S Nest by Patricia Cornwell

Hornet'S Nest

By:

In her latest novel Hornet's nest, Patricia Cornwell shifts from forensics into police procedures. This novel is not a thriller but a study of the characters. Judy Hammer, Chief of Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, Virginia West, Hammer's deputy and …

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

The Unlikely Spy by Daniel Silva

The Unlikely Spy

By:

Winston Churchill said that truth is so valuable that it should always be protected by a bodyguard full of lies, during wartime. This meant that Britain had to find the most unlikely agent possible for counterintelligence operations.

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

Executive Orders

By:

The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.

January 31, 1997: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 1997 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cleopatra Fortune

Cleopatra Fortune

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, mobile phones

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Taito Altron (PlayStation and Dreamcast ports)

Breath of Fire III

Breath of Fire III

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Capcom, Tommo Inc.

The Bombing Islands

The Bombing Islands

Platform: Sony PlayStation, Nintendo 64, PlayStation Network

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Kemco

X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse

X-Men: The Ravages of Apocalypse

Platform: PC (MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Macintosh)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: WizardWorks Software

Colony Wars

Colony Wars

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: NA / EU Psygnosis; JP Artdink

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 1997?

On January 31, 1997 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1997?

On January 31, 1997 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1997?

On January 31, 1997 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

Find out more about January 31st

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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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Friday January 31, 1997