Born on 24 February 1997

At A Glance

24 February 1997 at a glance

Day of the week

24 February 1997 was a Monday.

ARIA No. 1

The ARIA No. 1 was “Don't Speak” by No Doubt.

Top Film of 1997

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1997 was Titanic.

Best-Selling Vehicle of 1997

Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 1997 was the Holden Commodore.

Star sign

The star sign for 24 February is Pisces.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 24 February 1997 fell in the Year of the Ox.

Birthstone

The birthstone for February is Amethyst.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 24 February 1997 was Waning Gibbous.

On this day: 24 February

• 1989 United Airlines Flight 811, bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, blowing nine passengers out of the business-class section.
• 1991 Gulf War: Ground troops cross the Saudi Arabian border and enter Iraq, thus beginning the ground phase of the war.
• 2000 Pope John Paul II arrives in Egypt for a three-day stay as part of the Great Jubilee, marking the first papal visit in modern Egyptian history
• 2006 Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declares Proclamation 1017 placing the country in a state of emergency in an attempt to subdue a possible military coup.
• 2007 Japan launches its fourth spy satellite, stepping up its ability to monitor potential threats such as North Korea.

Famous people born on 24 February

• Steve Jobs, American businessman, co-founded Apple Computer and Pixar (1955–2011)
• Jessica Pegula, American tennis player (born 1994)
• Nani, Indian actor and film producer (born 1984)
• Daniel Kaluuya, English actor (born 1989)

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