What happened on Thursday June 26, 1997?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1997:

• Hong Kong sovereignty transfer On June 26, 1997, sovereignty over Hong Kong was transferred from the United Kingdom to China, marking the end of British colonial rule. This event was significant in international relations and the history of Hong Kong. source: britannica.com
• First Harry Potter book published The first book in the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' was published on June 26, 1997, in the UK. This book introduced readers to the magical world of Hogwarts and became a global phenomenon, leading to a successful franchise. source: bbc.com
• First Harry Potter novel published The first book in the Harry Potter series, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' was published on June 26, 1997. This marked the beginning of a global phenomenon in children's literature and popular culture. source: britannica.com
• Communications Decency Act ruled unconstitutional On June 26, 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Communications Decency Act, which aimed to regulate indecent material on the internet, was unconstitutional. This landmark decision was pivotal in shaping internet free speech rights. source: law.cornell.edu
• Irish Political Leadership Change Bertie Ahern becomes the 10th Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, and Mary Harney becomes the 16th Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), marking a historic moment as the first female to hold this position. Their parties, Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats, won the 1997 General Election.
• Supreme Court Upholds Assisted Suicide Ban The U.S. Supreme Court maintains the legal prohibition on doctor-assisted suicide, reinforcing existing legal frameworks around end-of-life medical ethics.
• Galileo Space Mission Observation NASA's Galileo spacecraft conducts observations of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, contributing to scientific understanding of the Jovian system and planetary exploration.
• Death of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, renowned Hawaiian singer and cultural icon, passed away. Known for his iconic ukulele rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow', he was a significant figure in Hawaiian music and cultural preservation.

Events in 1997

June 26, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from June 1997

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1997

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June 26, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 177th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1997 can also be written as 6/26/1997 in the US and as 26/6/1997 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1997 in June 1997 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1997:

• Baek Ye-rin

  South Korean singer and songwriter known for her indie pop music and emotional ballads.

• Jacob Elordi

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1997:

• Don Hutson

  American football player and coach (b. 1913).

• Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on June 26th

June 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
2. Hanson - MMMbop
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Meredith Brooks - Bitch
5. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Look Into My Eyes

June 26, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1997 was Mmm Bop by Hanson, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Hanson - Mmm Bop
2. Eternal featuring BeBe Winans - I Wanna Be The Only One
3. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)
4. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans - I'll Be Missing You
5. Rosie Gaines - Closer Than Close

June 26, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1997 was I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Featuring 112 - I'll Be Missing You
2. Changing Faces - G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
3. Rome - I Belong To You (Every Time I See Your Face)
4. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Look Into My Eyes (From "Batman & Robin")
5. Scarface Featuring 2Pac & Johnny P - Smile

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 26, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:05 am and setting at 01:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 20, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jul 20, 1997.

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Someone born on June 26, 1997 is:

28 years 10 months old,

or 346 months and 28 days old,

or 1508 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10559 days old,

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