Friday January 16, 1998: on this day

January 16, 1998 was the 16th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1998, who was born and died on January 16, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden), movies (e.g. Pi, directed by Darren Aronofsky), TV series (e.g. Dawson'S Creek) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1998?


January 16, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1998 can also be written as 1/16/1998 in the US and as 16/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

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January 16, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1998:

January 16, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 16, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 16, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $132.38
  • General Electric GE: opens at $73.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.87

January 16, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Milwaukee Bucks : 96 - 86
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Denver Nuggets : 99 - 74
  • Golden State Warriors - Atlanta Hawks : 89 - 102
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets : 116 - 115
  • Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns : 86 - 111

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Stoke - Bradford : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Torquay : 1 - 0
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January 16, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 1998.

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Who was born on January 16, 1998?


Famous people born on January 16, 1998:

  • Roniel Raudes

    Professional baseball pitcher from Nicaragua.

  • Curran Walters

    Curran Walters is an actor known for his role as Jason Todd in the TV series Titans.

  • Gabi Butler

    Cheerleader.

  • Youba Dramé
  • Jérémie Lagier
  • Santiago Mederos
  • Masuk Mia Jony
  • Hamza Mouali
  • Luis Enrique Nsue
  • Oleg Reabciuk
  • Régis Tosatti Giacomin
  • Odsonne Édouard
  • Bence Szabó
  • Emmanuel Sowah Adjei
  • James Banks
  • Kristopher Da Graca
  • Ramón Ceja
  • Lily Jordan

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 2 months old,

or 314 months and 3 days old,

or 1365 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9559 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1998?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 16, 1998.

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January 16, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1998:

  • Renzo Mongiardino

    Italian architect and interior designer known for his classical and elegant style.

  • Om Kothari

    Indian mathematician known for his work in number theory and algebraic geometry.

  • Dimitris Horn

    Greek actor (born in 1921).

  • Yoshiyuki Kuwano
  • Alphonse Gangitano
  • Franco Franchi

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1998:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1998 was Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube
  2. - Together Again youtube
  3. - Candle In The Wind 1997
  4. - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
  5. - How Do I Live

January 16, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1998 was Never Ever by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 16, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1998 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Body
  2. - A Song For Mama
  3. - We're Not Making Love No More
  4. - Dangerous
  5. - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again

January 16, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 1998 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En El Jardin
  2. - A Pesar De Todos
  3. - Si Tu Supieras
  4. - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
  5. - Te Sigo Amando

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January 16, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pi

Pi

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman, Pamela Hart

Country: United States of America

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper

Country: United States of America

Ringu

Ringu

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hideo Nakata

Starring: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Yûko Takeuchi, Hitomi Satô

Zero Effect

Zero Effect

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Jake Kasdan

Starring: Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens

Sliding Doors

Sliding Doors

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Howitt

Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn

January 16, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Dawson's Creek

Dawson's Creek

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Steve Miner

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ken Scott

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

January 16, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Letter by Richard Paul Evans

The Letter

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The Christmas Box Collection's final episode features MaryAnne and David Parkin finding a mysterious letter at Andrea's grave. This eventually brings joy to their relationship, which has been difficult for the past nineteen years.

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door

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The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.

Violin by Anne Rice

Violin

By:

Anne Rice's new novel, Interview with the Vampire, moves in the grand style of Interview with the Vampire. It takes place from nineteenth-century Vienna, to a St. Charles Greek Revival mansion near New Orleans, to the dazzling capitals around the …

The Ghost by Danielle Steel

The Ghost

By:

Charles Waterston has a loving wife and a thrilling career in London. His life seems perfect. He doesn't know what he will do when his 10 year marriage ends or if he is forced to move to New York.

The Matarese Countdown by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Countdown

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: "First-rate suspense People Twenty years ago, top agents of the CIA and KGB joined forces to bring down Matarese Circle. This international cabal was a crossroads of the CIA, KGB, and the CIA.

January 16, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blazing Star

Blazing Star

Platform: Arcade, Neo Geo, iOS, Android

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: SNK

Castrol Honda SuperBike World Champions

Castrol Honda SuperBike World Champions

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Midas Interactive

F-Zero X

F-Zero X

Platform: Nintendo 64, iQue Player

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Nintendo

Godzilla Trading Battle

Godzilla Trading Battle

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action

Publisher: Toho

Dragon Warrior Monsters

Dragon Warrior Monsters

Platform: Game Boy Color, mobile phones, PlayStation, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Enix; NA / EU Eidos Interactive

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1998?

On January 16, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1998?

On January 16, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1998?

On January 16, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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