September 10th, 1997

September 10th, 1997, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 253 of 1997. The decade was the 1990s.

23 years, 7 months and 8 days have passed since September 10th, 1997.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on September 10th, 1997:

United States: Honey - Mariah Carey
United Kingdom: The Drugs Don't Work - The Verve

Movie Box Office

Which movie was on top of the box office?

The movie "Fire Down Below" was at the top of the box office on this date.

Take Me Back!

The date is September 10th, 1997 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools have started back and autumn has arrived, so temperatures have started to cool and trees are beginning to shed their leaves.

In America, the song Honey by Mariah Carey is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, The Drugs Don't Work by The Verve is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Fire Down Below is at the top of the Box Office.

In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair 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.

The United Kingdom is in mourning after Princess Diana dies in a car crash. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Home Improvement", "X-Men", "Party of Five" and "Xena: Warrior Princess". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Fade to Black", "Wipeout 2097", "Tomb Raider" and "Diablo".

Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Rugrats", "The Nanny", "All That" and "Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm". Popular toys include the likes of "Jenga", "PlayStation (PS1)", "Bop It" and "The Pokémon Trading Card Game".

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 September 10th, 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:

23 years, 7 months and 8 days have passed since September 10th, 1997.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 37 of 1997.
Leap Year: 1997 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on September 10th, 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 873846000.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around September 10th, 1997:

August 12th, 1997: The Backstreet Boys release their debut self-titled album "Backstreet Boys".
August 13th, 1997: The first episode of Southpark is aired.
August 13th, 1997: Soccer: John Barnes leaves Liverpool on a free transfer.
August 15th, 1997: Event Horizon (1997) is released.
August 18th, 1997: Carole Baskin's husband Don Lewis goes missing.
August 25th, 1997: GoldenEye 007 is released for the Nintendo 64.
August 29th, 1997: Netflix is founded.
August 31st, 1997: The first episode of Recess is aired.
August 31st, 1997: Princess Diana is killed in a car crash in Paris, France.
September 4th, 1997: Jamiroquai's "Virtual Insanity" wins Video of the Year at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.
September 5th, 1997: Mother Teresa passes away.
September 6th, 1997: The funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, takes place in London.
This date: September 10th, 1997
September 11th, 1997: Boxer Ricky Hatton makes his professional debut.
September 12th, 1997: The Game (1997) is released.
September 12th, 1997: Irish politics: Mary Robinson resigns as the President of Ireland.
September 13th, 1997: The song Candle in the Wind 1997 is released by Elton John.
September 15th, 1997: The website domain name for Google is first registered.
September 18th, 1997: The video game "Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee" is released on the PlayStation.
September 19th, 1997: The film L.A. Confidential (1997) is released.
October 4th, 1997: WWF: The New Age Outlaws make their tag team debut.
October 5th, 1997: WWF: Kane makes his debut at "Badd Blood: In Your House".
October 5th, 1997: The website Slashdot is launched.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 10th, 1997, will have the star sign Virgo.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Leo.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1997 was the year of the Ox (Yin Wood).
Native American Zodiac: September 10th, 1997 falls under the Bear.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.

Television Shows

TV shows that people would have been watching around this time.

Ally McBeal - TV show about an attorney called Ally McBeal. Starring Calista Flockhart.
Recess - Cartoon series about a group of six fourth-graders.
Stargate SG-1 - A military team of scientists and soldiers travel to different planets in the universe.
Oz - TV series about a prison called Oswald State Correctional Facility.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction - Anthology series presented by Jonathan Frakes.
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.

1997 - Kid's TV

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

City Guys
Recess
USA High
The Angry Beavers
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
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

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
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.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee - Platform video game that was published for the PlayStation.
GoldenEye 007 - A first person shooter game that was set in the James Bond universe. Released on the Nintendo 64.
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.
Super Mario 64 - Platform game for the Nintendo 64.
The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall - Open world RPG developed by Bethesda Softworks.
Fade to Black - Action-adventure game.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures and noteable people who were born on the 10th of September:

September 10th, 1960: Colin Firth: Actor.
September 10th, 1968: Guy Ritchie: English filmmaker.

Weather

Weather information for September 10th, 1997:

Dublin, Ireland: It was 16.5 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
New York, USA: Temperature: 64.4 degrees Fahrenheit. 18 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 4.06cm.
London, England: Temperature: 15.72 degrees Celsius.

US President

Who was the US President on September 10th, 1997?

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.

UK Prime Minister

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on September 10th, 1997?

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Who was the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland on this date?

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on September 10th, 1997 was probably conceived around the 1st of December, 1996. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 10th, 1997 is the 20th of June, 1998. (Rough Estimate).

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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about September 10th, 1997.

8,621 days have passed since this date.
744,854,400 seconds have passed since the September 10th, 1997.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 868,996,800 times.
Since September 10th, 1997, earth has travelled approximately 384,344,870,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 124,142,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 64,057,478 steps. That's about 28,470 miles!
Since this date, 8,938,253 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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