Saturday January 17, 1998: on this day

January 17, 1998 was the 17th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1998, who was born and died on January 17, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1998?


January 17, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1998 can also be written as 1/17/1998 in the US and as 17/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

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January 17, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1998:

  • President clinton faces sexual harassment charges from paula jones
  • Lewinsky scandal: matt drudge breaks the story of the bill clinton-monica lewinsky affair on his website the drudge report.
  • The drudge report breaks the story about u.s. president bill clinton's alleged affair with monica lewinsky, which would lead to the house of representatives' impeachment of him.

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January 17, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - New Jersey Nets : 81 - 97
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Seattle SuperSonics : 91 - 99
  • Golden State Warriors - Philadelphia 76ers : 84 - 112
  • Los Angeles Clippers - Washington Wizards : 99 - 108
  • Miami Heat - Los Angeles Lakers : 99 - 108

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Beveren : 3 - 0
  • Anderlecht - Antwerp : 2 - 2
  • Charleroi - Genk : 1 - 2
  • Lokeren - Lierse : 4 - 2
  • St Truiden - Westerlo : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Espanol : 1 - 0
  • Oviedo - Zaragoza : 3 - 0
  • Valladolid - Ath Madrid : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid B - Lleida : 3 - 1
  • Hercules - Villarreal : 2 - 1
  • Numancia - Vallecano : 0 - 1
  • Osasuna - Toledo : 1 - 1
  • Sevilla - Orense : 1 - 0
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January 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 10:24 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 17, 1998?


Famous people born on January 17, 1998:

  • Jeff Reine-Adelaide

    French footballer.

  • Sophie Molineux

    Australian cricketer.

  • Gilad Shaar

    A 16-year-old israeli teenager was kidnapped, murdered and mutilated with two other teens on 12/26/2014 at 22.

  • Ronaldo Ariza
  • Alan Cervantes
  • Natalia Kaczmarek
  • Remi Lindholm
  • Lovro Majer
  • Iván Jared Moreno
  • Amos Pieper
  • Luiz Henrique dos Santos Júnior
  • Tadas Sedekerskis
  • Ananta Tamang
  • Denis Tomic
  • Kristina Tonteri-Young
  • Anthony Zambrano
  • Emil Abaz
  • Cemil Can Ali Marandi
  • Bradlee Anae

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 17th

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January 17, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 2 months old,

or 314 months and 11 days old,

or 1366 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9567 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1998?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 17, 1998.

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January 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1998:

  • Virginia Mayo

    Virginia Mayo was an American film actress who was a popular star during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Junior Kimbrough

    American bluesman (born 1930).

  • Angelo Luigi Stoppa
  • Luís Trochillo
  • Josep Obiols
  • Helvi Hämäläinen
  • David «Junior» Kimbrough

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1998:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1998 was Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1998 was Never Ever by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1998 was My Body by LSG, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 17, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Winner by David Baldacci

The Winner

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn amazing new page-turner by thriller master David Baldacci...THE DREAMShe's twenty-years-old, beautiful, and poor, but she hopes for a better future for her baby girl when LuAnn Tyler offers the gift of a life, a $100 …

Then Came Heaven by LaVyrle Spencer

Then Came Heaven

By:

In this moving novel by LaVyrle Scott, a widower in grief learns to let his heart open again.

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

The Christmas Box

By:

An anniversary edition of the timeless Christmas classic that touched the hearts millions of readers: "The most popular holiday tale ever since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Kimberly Kirberger

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul

By:

It can be difficult to be a teenager. But you're not the only one. This book is full of stories that will make both you and your family laugh.

Underworld by Don DeLillo

Underworld

By:

A finalist for the National Book Award, Don DeLillo's most powerful and riveting novel--"a great American novel, a masterpiece, a thrilling page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle)--Underworld is about the second half of

January 17, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

Platform: Macintosh Windows Linux Android iOS Steam

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Humongous Entertainment

Test Drive 5

Test Drive 5

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Accolade

Animaniacs: Ten Pin Alley

Animaniacs: Ten Pin Alley

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Bowling

Publisher: ASC Games

Destrega

Destrega

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Koei

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

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1998?

On January 17, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1998?

On January 17, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1998?

On January 17, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Saturday January 17, 1998