What happened on Thursday September 18, 1997?

Here's what happened on September 18, 1997:

• Ted Turner's Massive UN Donation On September 18, 1997, media mogul Ted Turner announced a historic $1 billion donation to the United Nations. This contribution was aimed at supporting various UN initiatives and programs. source: nytimes.com
• Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Adoption The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, also known as the Ottawa Treaty, was adopted on September 18, 1997. This international treaty aims to eliminate the use of anti-personnel mines and promote their destruction. source: un.org
• Wales Referendum on Autonomy On September 18, 1997, a referendum was held in Wales to determine whether the country should have its own devolved parliament. The result was a narrow yes vote, leading to the establishment of the National Assembly for Wales. source: bbc.com
• Al-Qaeda Terrorist Attack in Mostar Al-Qaeda carries out a terrorist attack in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting the ongoing global threat of terrorist organizations during the late 1990s.
• Golf Legends Inducted into Hall of Fame Renowned golfers Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo are elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame, recognizing their extraordinary contributions and achievements in professional golf.
• 'Sensation' Art Exhibition Opens The controversial art exhibition 'Sensation', featuring provocative works by Young British Artists from Charles Saatchi's collection, opens at the Royal Academy in London, sparking significant public and artistic debate.

Events in 1997

September 18, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 18, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 261st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1997 can also be written as 9/18/1997 in the US and as 18/9/1997 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on September 18, 1997:

• Jimmy Witherspoon

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• Seigo Tada

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September 18, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1997 was Honey by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Mariah Carey - Honey
2. The Backstreet Boys - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)
3. Usher - You Make Me Wanna..
4. The Notorious B.I.G. - Mo Money, Mo Problems
5. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live

September 18, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1997 was Men In Black by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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 18, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1997 was You Make Me Wanna... by Usher, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
2. Mariah Carey - Honey
3. Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise
4. The Notorious B.I.G. Featuring Puff Daddy & Mase - Mo Money Mo Problems
5. Magoo And Timbaland - Up Jumps Da Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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September 18, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 18, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 18, 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 18, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:25 pm and setting at 09:54 am.

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 18, 1997 is:

28 years 8 months old,

or 344 months and 6 days old,

or 1496 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10475 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 1997?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 18, 1997.

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