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May 06, 1998 was the 126th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 06, 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 May 06, 1998, who was born and died on May 06, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Close by Next), movies (e.g. Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich), TV series (e.g. Open House) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 06, 1998?
- May 06, 1998: What happened on that day?
- May 06, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 06, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
- May 06, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 06, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 06, 1998?
- May 06, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 06, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- May 06, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 06, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- May 06, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 06, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 06, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 06, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 06, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on May 06, 1998?
What day of the week was May 06, 1998?
May 06, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 06, 1998 can also be written as 5/6/1998 in the US and as 6/5/1998 in UK and Europe.
May 06, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 06, 1998:
- Kerry wood strikes out 20 houston astros to tie the major league record held by roger clemens. he threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start.
- Steve jobs of apple inc. unveils the first imac.
May 06, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 06, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.06
- Apple AAPL: opens at $29.87
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $87.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $83.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.00
May 06, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Charlotte Hornets - Chicago Bulls : 78 - 76
- Los Angeles Lakers - Seattle SuperSonics : 92 - 68
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Sevilla - Albacete : 2 - 0
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Liverpool - Arsenal : 4 - 0
May 06, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 06, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 06, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 06, 1998 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 May 06, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 04:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1998.
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Who was born on May 06, 1998?
Famous people born on May 06, 1998:
- Claud Adjapong
- Danilo Boza
- Cristian Tovar
- Mateusz Hołownia
- Denzel Jubitana
- Tristan Lane
- Lucrezia Lorenzi
- Daron Russell
- Kayden Troff
- Eyioma Uwazurike
- Igor Vekič
- Tommy Doyle
Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:
![George Clooney]()
George ClooneyAmerican actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.
![Bob Seger]()
Bob SegerAmerican rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.
![Shahana Goswami]()
Shahana GoswamiIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.
![Tony Blair]()
Tony BlairBritish politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.
![Christian Clavier]()
Christian ClavierHis brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.
![Anne Parillaud]()
Anne ParillaudFrench actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.
![Richard E. Grant]()
Richard E. GrantRichard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.
![Gabourey Sidibe]()
Gabourey SidibeGabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Tom Bergeron]()
Tom BergeronBergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.
May 06, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 25 years 11 months old,
or 311 months and 10 days old,
or 1353 weeks and 6 days old,
or 9477 days old,
if you were born on May 06, 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 May 06, 1998?
There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 06, 1998.
May 06, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 06, 1998:
- Sybil Connolly
- Chatichai Choonhavan
- Juan Antonio García Díez
- Erich Mende
What famous deaths happened on May 6th?
Famous deaths on May 6th:
![Marlene Dietrich]()
Marlene DietrichGerman-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
![Charles Farrell]()
Charles FarrellCape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").
![Ann Todd]()
Ann ToddActress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.
![Monty Woolley]()
Monty WoolleyAmerican actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.
![Virginia Capers]()
Virginia CapersSumter, south carolina -- actress.
![Wilfrid Hyde-White]()
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteEngland, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).
![Helene Weigel]()
Helene WeigelAt 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.
- Kadden Thoreau
Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...
- Shaeleigh Thoreau
Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.
- Ayriel Thoreau
Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.
May 06, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 06, 1998:
- Sinaites of Serbia
- New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
- Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
- Micah of Radonezh
- New Martyr Elias Ardunis
- Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
- Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
- Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
- Blessed Prudentia
Saints celebrated on May 06, 1998:
- Saint Justus
- Saint Benedicta of Rome
- Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
- Saint Lucius
- Saint John in the Oil
May 06, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 06, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 06, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 06, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Next - Too Close
- Mariah Carey - My All
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
- Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
May 06, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 06, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
- The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
- Boyzone - All That I Need
- Aqua - Turn Back Time
- Steps - Last Thing On My Mind
May 06, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 06, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 06, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Next - Too Close
- Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
- Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker - Let's Ride
- Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
- Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
May 06, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 06, 1998 was Una Fan Enamorada by Servando y Florentino, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 06, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 06, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Servando y Florentino - Una Fan Enamorada
- Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
- Alejandro Fernandez - No Se Olvidar
- Juan Gabriel - Asi Fue
- Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
May 06, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 06, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Godzilla
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria
Country: United States of America
The General
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy
Velvet Goldmine
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Todd Haynes
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette
The Impostors
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Stanley Tucci
Starring: Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Walker Jones, Jessica Walling
Illuminata
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Turturro
Starring: Leo Bassi, Henri Behar, Maurizio Benazzo, Fernando Bolles
May 06, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:
Open House
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Flashback
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Franco Amurri
Cardcaptor Sakura
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Morio Asaka
Push
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Paul McGuigan
Cowboy Bebop
Release year: 1998
Written by: Hajime Yatate
Directed by: Hirokazu Yamada
Starring: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Kevin Seymour, Steve Blum
Country: Japan
May 06, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 06, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Paradise
By: Toni Morrison
They shoot the white girl first. They can go slowly with the rest." This is Toni Morrison’s Paradise. It opens with a horrific scene of mass violence, and then chronicles its origins in a small, all-black town in rural Oklahoma.
The Man Who Listens To Horses
By: Monty Roberts
Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
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 …
Swimming To Catalina
By: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington believed he had heard from Arrington, his ex-girlfriend after she divorced him to marry Vance Calder. Calder called Stone in a desperate attempt to get him out of his shell.
Toxin
By: Robin Cook
Dr. Kim Regis, a newly divorced surgeon, is determined to be a father to Selden. Kim takes Seldon to his favorite fast food restaurant on a special night out.
May 06, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 06, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Grim Fandango
Back Track
Magical Tetris Challenge
BattleTanx
Armed Police Batrider
Who was the US President on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 6th?
May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:
- 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
- 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.
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 May 1998?
May 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
