What happened on Monday February 10, 1997?

Here's what happened on February 10, 1997:

• Sandline Affair reveals mercenary involvement in Papua New Guinea The Sandline Affair, which came to light on February 10, 1997, involved the use of mercenaries by the Papua New Guinea government to suppress a rebellion. The scandal raised significant ethical and legal questions regarding the use of private military contractors in conflict zones. source: theguardian.com
• O.J. Simpson civil trial jury awards $25 million in punitive damages On February 10, 1997, a civil jury in Santa Monica, California, found O.J. Simpson liable for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, awarding $25 million in punitive damages to their families. This decision followed a previous $8.5 million in compensatory damages, totaling $33.5 million. The jury deliberated for over five hours before reaching the verdict. source: washingtonpost.com
• Lemrick Nelson convicted for Yankel Rosenbaum murder On February 10, 1997, Lemrick Nelson was convicted of the murder of Yankel Rosenbaum, a Jewish student killed during the Crown Heights riots in Brooklyn, New York. The case highlighted racial tensions and violence in the area, leading to significant community discussions and reforms. source: nytimes.com
• US Army Suspends Top Enlisted Soldier Over Sexual Misconduct The United States Army suspended Gene C. McKinney, the Sergeant Major of the Army and its highest-ranking enlisted soldier, following serious allegations of sexual misconduct. This unprecedented action highlighted growing concerns about inappropriate behavior within military leadership.
• Soyuz TM-25 Launches to MIR Space Station The Soyuz TM-25 spacecraft successfully launched to the MIR space station, continuing international space exploration efforts and maintaining human presence in low Earth orbit.
• Comet Shoemaker-Holt 2 Approaches Earth Comet Shoemaker-Holt 2 made its closest approach to Earth at a distance of 1.9245 Astronomical Units, providing astronomers with a rare opportunity to study a celestial body's trajectory and composition.

Events in 1997

February 10, 1997: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1997

Newspapers from Feb. 10, 1997

February 10, 1997: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Hearts : 0 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Apollon - Veroia : 3 - 2

February 10, 1997 was a Monday and it was the 41st day of the year 1997 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1997 can also be written as 2/10/1997 in the US and as 10/2/1997 in UK and Europe.

February 10, 1997 in February 1997 calendar

Famous people born on February 10, 1997:

• Chloë Moretz

  Chloë Grace Moretz is an American actress recognized for her wide-ranging roles in both independent films and major studio productions, gaining fame as a child star and continuing to earn critical acclaim into adulthood. [bio]

• Chloe Grace Moretz

  Chloe grace moretz is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as kick-ass, let me in, and carrie.

• David Gugganig
• Josh Jackson
• Lilly King
• Bobby Lammie
• Caio Monteiro
• Rozalija Nasretdinova
• Josh Rosen
• Philippe Sandler
• Diamond Stone
• Teodora
• Isabella Wright
• Maan de Steenwinkel
• Alana Bremner
• Aurélio Buta
• Roi Huber

Famous people born in 1997

Famous people born on February 10th

Famous people died on February 10, 1997:

• Brian Connolly

  Scottish musician (b. 1945).

• Tadeusz Trojanowski

Famous people who died in 1997

Famous people who died on February 10th

February 10, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 10, 1997 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
5. Puff Daddy - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down

February 10, 1997: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 10, 1997 was Where Do You Go by No Mercy, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

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

February 10, 1997: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 10, 1997 was On & On by Erykah Badu, according to the music chart for the week February 10th and February 16th.

1. Erykah Badu - On & On
2. Dru Hill - In My Bed
3. Puff Daddy (Featuring Mase) - Can't Nobody Hold Me Down
4. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
5. Whitney Houston - I Believe In You And Me (From "The Preacher's Wife")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 10th is Aquarius.

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February 10, 1997: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 1997 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 10, 1997 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 10, 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 February 10, 1997 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:42 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 23, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Feb 22, 1997.

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Someone born on February 10, 1997 is:

29 years 1 month old,

or 349 months and 24 days old,

or 1520 weeks and 4 days old,

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