What happened on Thursday March 20, 1997?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1997:

• Tobacco industry admission of addiction On March 20, 1997, major tobacco companies publicly acknowledged the addictive nature of nicotine, a significant shift in their long-standing denial. This admission had profound implications for public health and regulatory policies. source: washingtonpost.com
• Liggett Tobacco Company admits cigarette addiction On March 20, 1997, Liggett Group Inc. became the first tobacco company to admit that smoking is addictive and causes cancer. The company also acknowledged that the industry markets its products to underage youths. This admission was part of a settlement with 22 U.S. states, where Liggett agreed to pay 25% of its annual pre-tax profits over the next 25 years to the states and to place a warning label on its cigarette packages stating that smoking is addictive. source: money.cnn.com
• Tony Zale obituary Boxing champion Tony Zale, known for his fierce fighting style and notable matches, passed away on March 20, 1997. He was a significant figure in the sport during the 1940s and 1950s. source: nytimes.com
• Play On! Broadway premiere The play 'Play On!' premiered on Broadway on March 20, 1997, showcasing a unique blend of music and comedy. It received positive reviews for its innovative approach to storytelling. source: nytimes.com

Events in 1997

March 20, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 20, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Denver Nuggets - Seattle SuperSonics : 97 - 123
• Golden State Warriors - Orlando Magic : 95 - 100
• Los Angeles Lakers - Cleveland Cavaliers : 89 - 76
• Portland Trail Blazers - Milwaukee Bucks : 97 - 78
• San Antonio Spurs - Phoenix Suns : 106 - 113

March 20, 1997 was a Thursday and it was the 79th day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1997 can also be written as 3/20/1997 in the US and as 20/3/1997 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1997 in March 1997 calendar

Famous people died on March 20, 1997:

• V. S. Pritchett

  English short story writer, essayist, and critic (b. 1900).

• Tony Zale
• Victor Sawdon Pritchett
• Gaius de Gaay Fortman

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
3. Jewel - You Were Meant For Me
4. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
5. Dru Hill - In My Bed

March 20, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1997 was Don't Speak by No Doubt, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. No Doubt - Don't Speak
2. The Spice Girls - Mama / Who Do You Think You Are?
3. Sash! - Encore Une Fois
4. The Bee Gees - Alone
5. No Mercy - Where Do You Go

March 20, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1997 was Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase), according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
2. Dru Hill - In My Bed
3. 702 - Get It Together
4. Monica - For You I Will (From "Space Jam")
5. Erykah Badu - On & On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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March 20, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1997 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 04:37 am.

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 20, 1997 is:

29 years and 16 days old,

or 348 months and 16 days old,

or 1515 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10608 days old,

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There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 20th 2027.

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 20, 1997.

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