What happened on Sunday March 02, 1997?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1997:

• Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal invests in Apple Computer In March 1997, Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal purchased a 5% stake in Apple Computer Inc. for $115 million, making him the largest shareholder at that time. This investment was part of his strategy to acquire undervalued companies with strong brand recognition. source: morningstar.in
• Soyuz TM-24 mission returns to Earth On March 2, 1997, the Soyuz TM-24 spacecraft, carrying cosmonauts Valery Korzun, Aleksandr Kaleri, and Koichi Wakata, returned to Earth after a 196-day mission aboard the Russian space station Mir. The mission focused on scientific research and maintenance of the station. source: russianspaceweb.com
• Michael Andretti wins 1997 Champ Car season opener at Homestead On March 2, 1997, Michael Andretti secured his 36th career victory in the CART series by winning the Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami-Dade Homestead Motorsports Complex. Driving the Swift 007.i chassis, Andretti led for 72 of the final 84 laps, finishing 3.401 seconds ahead of Paul Tracy. This victory marked the first win for an American-made chassis since 1983. source: au.motorsport.com
• Nick Faldo Wins Nissan Golf Open Professional golfer Nick Faldo emerged victorious at the Nissan Golf Open, further solidifying his reputation in the world of professional golf.
• Gail Graham Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Gail Graham secured victory at the LPGA Alpine Australian Ladies Masters, showcasing her skill in women's professional golf.
• Bloodshed Rapper Born Bloodshed, an American rapper, was born in 1975. He was part of the hip-hop music scene during the late 1990s.

Events in 1997

March 02, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from March 1997

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1997

March 02, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Detroit Pistons : 75 - 82
• Charlotte Hornets - Minnesota Timberwolves : 108 - 96
• Cleveland Cavaliers - New York Knicks : 82 - 90
• Los Angeles Clippers - Denver Nuggets : 107 - 109
• Los Angeles Lakers - Indiana Pacers : 85 - 101

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Perugia : 2 - 2
• Juventus - Vicenza : 2 - 0
• Lazio - Fiorentina : 1 - 0
• Milan - Roma : 1 - 1
• Parma - Cagliari : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hamburg - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Gutersloh - Uerdingen : 1 - 1
• Kaiserslautern - Stuttgarter K : 2 - 0
• Lubeck - Meppen : 4 - 1
• Oldenburg - Unterhaching : 1 - 3
• Zwickau - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0

March 02, 1997 was a Sunday and it was the 61st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1997 can also be written as 3/2/1997 in the US and as 2/3/1997 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1997 in March 1997 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1997:

• Becky G

  Becky G is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who gained fame in the early 2010s with her viral covers and later for her hit songs in English and Spanish, including 'Shower' and 'Mayores'. She has made a significant impact in the Latin music scene, collaborating with major artists and earning numerous awards. [bio]

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1997:

• Christopher Boatwright

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1997 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
5. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me

March 02, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. No Mercy - Where Do You Go
2. No Doubt - Don't Speak
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. White Town - Your Woman
5. LL Cool J - Ain't Nobody

March 02, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1997 was In My Bed by Dru Hill, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Dru Hill - In My Bed
2. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
3. Erykah Badu - On & On
4. 702 - Get It Together
5. Babyface - Every Time I Close My Eyes

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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March 02, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1997 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 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 March 02, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 12:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Mar 24, 1997.

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Someone born on March 02, 1997 is:

29 years 1 month old,

or 349 months and 1 day old,

or 1517 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10624 days old,

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