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Born in 1997: France
This was France in 1997. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was France like in 1997?
Here is what France was like in 1997. The biggest song was “Candle in the Wind 1997”. In cinemas, people watched “The Fifth Element”. In the news: Morse code goes silent at sea. 1997 was also the Year of the Fire Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1997.
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Songs
- Candle in the Wind 1997 · Elton John
- María · Ricky Martin
- Alane · Wes
- Con te partirò · Andrea Bocelli
- Barbie Girl · Aqua
Films
- The Fifth Element · Luc Besson
- Men in Black · Barry Sonnenfeld
- La Vérité si je mens ! (Would I Lie to You?) · Thomas Gilou
On TV
- Des chiffres et des lettres (Countdown) · ORTF / Antenne 2 / France 3 · game show
- Jeux sans frontières (It's a Knockout) · ORTF / Antenne 2 · European games
- Stade 2 · Antenne 2 / France 2 / France 3 · sport
- Thalassa · FR3 / France 3 · sea magazine
Cartoons
- The Simpsons · Canal+ · American cartoon
- Sailor Moon · TF1 · Club Dorothée
Cars
- Renault Mégane and Scénic · Renault
- Renault Twingo · Renault
Snacks and ice creams
- Chouchou by Bénénuts · Bénénuts
Phones and gadgets
- Eurosignal pagers · PTT
- Prepaid mobile cards · Bouygues Telecom (Nomad)
- Alcatel One Touch Easy · Alcatel
- The Bi-Bop · France Télécom (1991-10-01)
Fashion
- The bum bag · Bum bag
- Tracksuits everywhere · Sportswear
- Comptoir des Cotonniers · Ready-to-wear
Sports
- France win the Grand Slam · Five Nations Championship 1997
- Nice win the French Cup · French Cup final 1997 (1997-05-10)
- Lens are French champions · French football championship 1997–98 (Division 1) (1998-05-09)
Popular baby names
- Thomas · Boys
- Léa · Girls
- Manon · Girls
- Alexandre · Boys
- Camille · Girls
- Nicolas · Boys
In the news
- Morse code goes silent at sea (1997-02-01)
- Chirac dissolves the National Assembly (1997-04-21)
- The left wins; Jospin becomes PM (1997-06-01)
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau dies (1997-06-25)
- Jeanne Calment dies at 122 (1997-08-04)
- World Youth Day in Paris (1997-08-19)
- Goodbye, Club Dorothée (1997-08-30)
- Princess Diana dies in Paris (1997-08-31)
1997: the Year of the Fire Ox
People born from about 4 February 1997 to 3 February 1998 share the Ox as their year animal, with the Fire element: patience and quiet strength with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Fire Rat year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was France like in 1997?
Here is what France was like in 1997. The biggest song was “Candle in the Wind 1997”. In cinemas, people watched “The Fifth Element”. In the news: Morse code goes silent at sea. 1997 was also the Year of the Fire Ox, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1997.
What was the No. 1 song in France in 1997?
“Candle in the Wind 1997” was the biggest song of 1997 in France.
What animal year was 1997?
1997 was the Year of the Fire Ox, from about 4 February 1997 to 3 February 1998. People born in January 1997 belong to the Fire Rat year.
What were popular baby names in France in 1997?
Popular names included Thomas, Léa, Manon, and Alexandre.
How old is someone born in 1997?
Someone born in 1997 turns 29 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
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Last updated October 27, 2026