What happened on Monday September 22, 1997?

About September 22nd, 1997, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 22, 1997, Elton John released "Candle in the Wind 1997," a reworked version of his 1973 song, in tribute to Princess Diana, who had died earlier that month. The single became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
  • Day of the week: September 22nd, 1997 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Honey by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Men In Black by Will Smith
  • Popular movie: As Good as It Gets directed by James L. Brooks

More about September 22nd, 1997? See below for more news and curiosities on September 22nd, 1997.

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September 22, 1997: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 22, 1997:

  • Elton John's Diana tribute single On September 22, 1997, Elton John released "Candle in the Wind 1997," a reworked version of his 1973 song, in tribute to Princess Diana, who had died earlier that month. The single became one of the best-selling singles of all time. source: britannica.com
  • Bentalha massacre in Algeria On the night of September 22–23, 1997, the village of Bentalha, located 15 km south of Algiers, was attacked by armed guerrillas. The attackers systematically went from house to house, resulting in the deaths of numerous residents. Eyewitness accounts reported that the attackers were armed with various weapons and engaged in violent acts. The event led to widespread devastation and loss of life. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Marv Albert legal proceedings On September 22, 1997, sportscaster Marv Albert's trial began in Arlington, Virginia, where he faced charges of forcible sodomy and assault related to an alleged incident in February 1997. The trial concluded with Albert pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault and battery, leading to his dismissal from NBC. source: washingtonpost.com

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September 22, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 22, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Jacksonville Jaguars : 21 - 30

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Uerdingen - Freiburg : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Liverpool - Aston Villa : 3 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Olympiakos - AEK : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was September 22, 1997?


September 22, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 265th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1997 can also be written as 9/22/1997 in the US and as 22/9/1997 in UK and Europe.

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September 22, 1997: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 22, 1997:

  • Shoichi Yokoi
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September 22, 1997: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 22, 1997 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 22nd and September 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - Honey youtube
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness youtube
  3. - You Make Me Wanna.. youtube
  4. - How Do I Live youtube
  5. - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) youtube

September 22, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Men In Black youtube
  2. - Something About The Way You Look / Candle In The Wind youtube
  3. - Tubthumping youtube
  4. - The Drugs Don't Work youtube
  5. - I'll Be Missing You youtube

September 22, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

  1. - You Make Me Wanna...
  2. - 4 Seasons Of Loneliness youtube
  3. - Honey youtube
  4. - Never Make A Promise
  5. - My Love Is The Shhh!
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September 22, 1997: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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September 22, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 22, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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September 22, 1997: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 22, 1997 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 22, 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 22, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:33 pm and setting at 02:03 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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How old is someone born on September 22, 1997?


Someone born on September 22, 1997 is:

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