April 12th, 1997

April 12th, 1997, fell on a Saturday. It was day 102 of 1997. The decade was the 1990s.

23 years, 10 months and 13 days have passed since April 12th, 1997.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 12th, 1997:

United States: Can't Nobody Hold Me Down - Puff Daddy
United Kingdom: I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly

Movie Box Office

What movie was on top of the box office?

The movie "Liar Liar" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is April 12th, 1997 and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. Currently, people are enjoying their weekend.

The summer of 1997 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song Can't Nobody Hold Me Down by Puff Daddy is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly is the number one hit song.

Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Liar Liar is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, bright and metallic colors are all the rage. A contrast with the darker "grunge" colors that were popular at the beginning of the 1990s. Women are wearing maxi skirts, bell bottoms, knee boots, crop tops, tube tops, slip dresses, maxi coats and platform shoes. Meanwhile, a lot of men have ditched their grunge and skater clothes in favor of sporting a more "dressy casual" look. Shorter hair on men is also becoming more popular.

It's 1997, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Toni Braxton, the Spice Girls, Puff Daddy, No Doubt, Hanson and Elton John. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Frasier", "Walker, Texas Ranger", "Friends" and "7th Heaven". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Fade to Black", "The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall", "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night" and "Theme Hospital".

Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "The Magic School Bus", "The Secret World of Alex Mack", "Hang Time" and "Daria". Popular toys include the likes of "Polly Pocket", "G.I. Joe (figures)", "Super Soaker (water gun)" and "Bop It".

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on April 12th, 1997.

Titanic
"Titanic" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1997.
Best football players in 1997.
In 1997, the best soccer players were Ronaldo, Predrag Mijatović, Zinedine Zidane, Dennis Bergkamp, Roberto Carlos, Andreas Möller, Raúl, Peter Schmeichel, Jürgen Kohler, Matthias Sammer and Christian Vieri.
Teri Hatcher
American actress Teri Hatcher is listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 1997.
1997 in movies.
Movies released in 1997 included Titanic, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Tomorrow Never Dies, Air Force One, Liar Liar, As Good as It Gets, The Fifth Element, The Full Monty, Starship Troopers, Good Will Hunting and Alien: Resurrection.
Late 1990s Fashion
Popular clothing items included pleather pants, high-waisted miniskirts and halter tops. Metallic clothing became more common. Cargo pants and other military-inspired clothing also started to become more popular. Preppy looks became widespread amongst young men, as brands such as Old Navy and Abercrombie & Fitch became more and more favoured. The rave scene also inspired the comeback of more colours.
Andrew Grove
Chairman and CEO of Intel, Andrew Grove, was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1997.
Who were the best NBA players in 1997?
In 1997, the best NBA players were Karl Malone, Michael Jordan, Grant Hill, Hakeem Olajuwon, Tim Hardaway, Scottie Pippen, Glen Rice, Patrick Ewing, Gary Payton, Mitch Richmond, Anthony Mason, Vin Baker, Shaquille O'Neal, John Stockton and Penny Hardaway.
1997 in music.
Popular music artists in 1997 included Spice Girls, Jewel, Puff Daddy, Monica, Mark Morrison, Hanson, Meredith Brooks, Backstreet Boys, LeAnn Rimes, Usher, Elton John and Boyz II Men.
Shawn Colvin - "Sunny Came Home"
"Sunny Came Home" by Shawn Colvin would go on to win a Grammy for 1997's Record of the Year.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

This date fell on a weekend.
23 years, 10 months and 13 days have passed since April 12th, 1997.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 15 of 1997.
Leap Year: 1997 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on April 12th, 1997, will be 23 years of age.
People born in 1997 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 860799600.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around April 12th, 1997:

March 13th, 1997: A series of UFOs are seen over Phoenix, Arizona.
March 15th, 1997: David Beckham and Victoria Adams (Posh Spice) are introduced to each other at a game between Chelsea and Manchester United.
March 20th, 1997: The game "Tekken 3" is released on the PlayStation.
March 21st, 1997: The movie Liar Liar (1997) is released.
March 21st, 1997: The biographical film "Selena" is released.
March 22nd, 1997: The comet Hale-Bopp reaches its closest point to earth.
March 23rd, 1997: WrestleMania 13: The Undertaker defeats Sycho Sid in a "no disqualification match" at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois.
March 26th, 1997: 39 "Heaven's Gate" cult members commit suicide in San Diego, California.
March 28th, 1997: The Spice Girls release their book "Girl Power!".
March 31st, 1997: The first episode of Teletubbies is aired.
April 1st, 1997: The first episode of Pokemon is aired.
April 11th, 1997: The film Anaconda, starring Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube, is released in movie theaters.
This date: April 12th, 1997
April 13th, 1997: Tiger Woods becomes the youngest golfer to win the Masters Tournament.
April 15th, 1997: Hanson release their song "MMMBop".
May 1st, 1997: UK politics: The Conservative Party suffer a huge defeat at the hands of the Labour Party in the 1997 United Kingdom general election.
May 1st, 1997: The Tamagotchi is released outside of Japan.
May 2nd, 1997: The Labour Party in Britain returns to power after 18 years.
May 2nd, 1997: Tony Blair becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
May 6th, 1997: Soccer: Michael Owen makes his debut for Liverpool.
May 7th, 1997: The movie The Fifth Element (1997) is released.
May 8th, 1997: 35 people are killed when China Southern Airlines Flight 3456 crashes in Shenzhen.
May 12th, 1997: The last episode of Baywatch starring Pamela Anderson is aired.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 12th, 1997, will have the star sign Aries.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Pisces.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1997 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
Native American Zodiac: April 12th, 1997 falls under the Falcon.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.

Television Shows

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.
King of the Hill - Animated series about a family living in Texas.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch - TV show about a high school student with magical powers.
Clueless - TV show about a group of friends that live in the posh neighborhood of Beverly Hills.
Everybody Loves Raymond - TV show about a sports write called Raymond Barone.
7th Heaven - Family drama series.
Kenan & Kel - Nickelodeon TV show about two friends called Kenan and Kel.
3rd Rock from the Sun - Show about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth.
JAG - TV series about the military's Judge Advocate General division.
Brotherly Love - TV series about three siblings whose father died.
Pinky and the Brain - Animated series about a pair of genetically enhanced laboratory mice.
Xena: Warrior Princess - TV series about a warrior princess who travels around fighting bad guys.

1997 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1997.

Smart Guy
Pokemon
Teletubbies
Daria
Hey Arnold!
Arthur
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Blue's Clues
7th Heaven
Kenan & Kel
Moesha
Goosebumps
Brotherly Love
Hang Time
Pinky and the Brain
In the House
Dexter's Laboratory
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
The Secret World of Alex Mack
Friends
The Magic School Bus
Sweet Valley High
All That
Sister, Sister
Weird Science
The Nanny
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Animaniacs
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Living Single
X-Men: The Animated Series
Home Improvement
Doug
Rugrats
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Simpsons
Roseanne
Married... with Children

1997 - Toys & Games

Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1997:

The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Bop It
Nintendo 64
Tickle Me Elmo
Tamagotchi
PlayStation (PS1)
Littlest Pet Shop
Super Soaker (water gun)
G.I. Joe (figures)
Yo-yo
Polly Pocket
Jenga
Sylvanian Families

Video Games

Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.

Theme Hospital - Hospital strategy game that was developed by Bullfrog Productions. Released on the PC and PlayStation.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Release by Konami in 1997.
Diablo - Action role-playing game.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain - Action-adventure game developed by Silicon Knights.
Command & Conquer: Red Alert - RTS game.
Tomb Raider - Action adventure game starring Lara Croft.
Wipeout 2097 - Futuristic racing game.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall - Open world RPG developed by Bethesda Softworks.
Crash Bandicoot - Platform video game that was developed by Naughty Dog.
Die Hard Trilogy - Game based on the Die Hard movie series.
Fade to Black - Action-adventure game.
Quake - A first-person-shooter game.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 12th of April:

April 12th, 1947: David Letterman: Television host.
April 12th, 1971: Shannen Doherty: Actress.

Weather

Weather information for April 12th, 1997:

Dublin, Ireland: It was 13.7 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
New York, USA: Temperature: 38.1 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.39 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 3.56cm.
London, England: Temperature: 7.67 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on April 12th, 1997?

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on April 12th, 1997?

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?

John Bruton was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on April 12th, 1997 was probably conceived around the 3rd of July, 1996. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 12th, 1997 is the 20th of January, 1998. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about April 12th, 1997.

8,720 days have passed since this date.
753,411,600 seconds have passed since the April 12th, 1997.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 878,980,200 times.
Since April 12th, 1997, earth has travelled approximately 388,760,385,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 125,568,600 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 64,793,398 steps. That's about 28,797 miles!
Since this date, 9,040,939 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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