Friday January 02, 1998: on this day

January 02, 1998 was the 2nd day of the year 1998, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 02, 1998 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 02, 1998, who was born and died on January 02, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Fallen, directed by Gregory Hoblit), TV series (e.g. Sleepwalkers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 1998?


January 02, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1998 can also be written as 1/2/1998 in the US and as 2/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

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January 02, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1998:

  • Autopsy of chris farley shows he overdosed of opiates and cocaine
  • Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence.
  • Three separate avalanches in british columbia, canada, kill a total of nine people.

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January 02, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 02, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.06
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $13.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $129.63
  • General Electric GE: opens at $73.31
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.50

January 02, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Los Angeles Lakers : 106 - 116
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic : 81 - 71
  • Dallas Mavericks - Phoenix Suns : 85 - 92
  • Detroit Pistons - Toronto Raptors : 91 - 88
  • Houston Rockets - Denver Nuggets : 116 - 115

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Celtic - Rangers : 2 - 0
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January 02, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 02, 1998 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 1998 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 January 02, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Who was born on January 02, 1998?


Famous people born on January 02, 1998:

  • Curran Walters

    Founder of Curranz, a natural sports supplement company.

  • Tfue

    American online streamer.

  • Timothy Fosu-Mensah

    Dutch footballer.

  • Dana Vaughns

    Pop singer.

  • Manu García
  • Damjan Gojkov
  • Ayhancan Güven
  • Abbas Ibrahim
  • Alija Krnić
  • Anna Larkina
  • Margherita De Risi
  • Eric Calvillo
  • Teklemariam Shanko
  • Luca Taranzano
  • Basile Yamkam
  • Bjørn Magnussen
  • Hideyoshi Arakaki
  • Chidera Ejuke
  • Sheka Fofanah

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 3 months old,

or 315 months and 16 days old,

or 1371 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9603 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1998.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1998?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 02, 1998.

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January 02, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1998:

  • Frank Muir

    English actor and playwright (d. 1998).

  • Virginia Galante Garrone
  • Max Colpet
  • Vladimír Perk
  • Alberto Albertini
  • Haxhi Lleshi

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd

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January 02, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 1998:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1998 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  2. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  3. - It's All About The Benjamin's
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - Together Again youtube

January 02, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1998 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect Day
  2. - Never Ever
  3. - Too Much
  4. - Together Again
  5. - High

January 02, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1998 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Song For Mama
  2. - My Body
  3. - We're Not Making Love No More
  4. - You Make Me Wanna...
  5. - Butta Love

January 02, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 02, 1998 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 02, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Supieras
  2. - En El Jardin
  3. - A Pesar De Todos
  4. - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
  5. - La Venia Bendita

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January 02, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fallen

Fallen

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Gregory Hoblit

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland, Embeth Davidtz

Country: United States of America

Half Baked

Half Baked

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Tamra Davis

Starring: Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams

Country: United States of America

Smoke Signals

Smoke Signals

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Chris Eyre

Starring: Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Irene Bedard, Gary Farmer

Next Stop Wonderland

Next Stop Wonderland

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Brad Anderson

Starring: Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Callie Thorne

Hard Rain

Hard Rain

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mikael Salomon

Starring: Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Randy Quaid, Minnie Driver

January 02, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 1998 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Mick Garris

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

Robot Wars

Robot Wars

Release year: 1997

Directed by: William L. Stewart

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

Release year: 1998

Starring: Louis Theroux

Country: United States of America

January 02, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

By:

Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

Talking to Heaven by James Van Praagh

Talking to Heaven

By:

Talking to Heaven: A medium's message of life after death

The Dark Side Of Camelot by Seymour M. Hersh

The Dark Side Of Camelot

By:

This massive work of investigative journalism shows the Kennedy White House like never before. This meticulously documented and compulsively readable portrait shows John F.

The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

The God Of Small Things

By:

Arundhati's debut novel has been compared favorably with Dickens and Faulkner. It is a modern classic that has been loved and read by millions.

January 02, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breakers

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mindscape, Inc.

Ehrgeiz

Ehrgeiz

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Square; NA Square Electronic Arts; PAL Square; JP Square Enix

Half-Life series

Half-Life series

Platform: Windows OS X Linux Xbox Xbox 360 PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 Shield Portable

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment (1998–2003) Valve Corporation (2004–present)

GuitarFreaks

GuitarFreaks

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2

Genre: Rhythm

Publisher: Konami, Konami Digital Entertainment

Divi-Dead

Divi-Dead

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Eroge, visual novel

Publisher: NA Himeya Soft; EU Otaku Publishing

history

Who was the US President on January 02, 1998?

On January 02, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1998?

On January 02, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1998?

On January 02, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

Find out more about January 2nd

history

What happened in 1998?

1998 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Freak, opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • 80th PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club - Seattle, Washington
  • State Farm Rail Golf Classic

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What was the calendar for January 1998?

January 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1998 calendar looked like.

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