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May 20, 1998 was the 140th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 20, 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 20, 1998, who was born and died on May 20, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. My All by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Saaya) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 20, 1998?
- May 20, 1998: What happened on that day?
- May 20, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
- May 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 20, 1998?
- May 20, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- May 20, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- May 20, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 20, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 20, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 20, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 20, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on May 20, 1998?
What day of the week was May 20, 1998?
May 20, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 20, 1998 can also be written as 5/20/1998 in the US and as 20/5/1998 in UK and Europe.
May 20, 1998: What happened on that day?
May 20, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 20, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.12
- Apple AAPL: opens at $29.62
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.12
- General Electric GE: opens at $83.56
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.25
May 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- CZ Jena - Zwickau : 2 - 3
May 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1998 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 03:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1998.
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Who was born on May 20, 1998?
Famous people born on May 20, 1998:
- Breniyah Johnson
Breniyah Johnson is a talented track and field athlete known for her speed and agility.
- Kenniyah
Talented singer known for her powerful vocals.
- DopeIsland
Dopeisland was a popular vine star known for his comedic skits and relatable content.
- Eliajah Mangum
Talented basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Jacob Barnett
Jacob Barnett is a young physicist who gained fame for his work in quantum physics and mathematical theory.
- Amirah Ali
Amirah Ali is a talented boxer known for her speed and agility in the ring.
- Jaidyn Griffith
Jaidyn Griffith is a talented basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Nam Nguyen
Canadian figure skater.
- Jamie Chadwick
English race car driver.
- Wade Benton
Youtube star.
- Maksim Oluić
- Raúl Asencio
- Bradley Banda
- Agustín Aleo
- Luís García Pacheco
- Aislinn Konig
- Koffi Kouao
- Lucia Lucarini
Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:
![James Stewart]()
James StewartJames stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.
![Naturi Naughton]()
Naturi NaughtonSuccessful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.
![Nawazuddin Siddiqui]()
Nawazuddin SiddiquiNawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.
![Busta Rhymes]()
Busta RhymesRhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.
![Timothy Olyphant]()
Timothy OlyphantTimothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...
![Louis Theroux]()
Louis TherouxSingaporean-english journalist/producer.
![David Hedison]()
David HedisonAmerican actor (d. 2019).
![Constance Towers]()
Constance TowersActress (capitol.
![Angela Goethals]()
Angela GoethalsActress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).
![Yon González]()
Yon GonzálezSpanish actor.
May 20, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 25 years 11 months old,
or 311 months and 5 days old,
or 1353 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9472 days old,
if you were born on May 20, 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 20, 1998?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 1998.
May 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 20, 1998:
- Robert Normann
Norwegian guitarist (d. 1998).
- Ricardo Franco
- Chuck Bloedorn
- Jacob Katz
- Santiago Álvarez
What famous deaths happened on May 20th?
Famous deaths on May 20th:
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Anton Diffring]()
Anton DiffringKoblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).
![Barbara Murray]()
Barbara MurrayEnglish actress (d. 2014.
![Susan Roces]()
Susan RocesProducer and actress from the philippines.
![Jon Pertwee]()
Jon PertweeEnglish actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).
- Christopherjame Columbus
Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...
- Marquis de Lafayette
French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Churchill
Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.
May 20, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 20, 1998:
- East Timor National Day.
- Cameroon National Day.
Observances on May 20, 1998:
- World Bee Day
Saints celebrated on May 20, 1998:
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
- Saint Ivo of Chartres
May 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1998 was My All by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mariah Carey - My All
- Next - Too Close
- Janet - I Get Lonely
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
May 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 20, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Janet Featuring BLACKstreet - I Get Lonely
- Next - Too Close
- Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
- Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
- Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
May 20, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 1998 was Suavemente by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 20, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
- Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
- Marc Anthony - No Me Conoces
- Alejandro Fernandez - No Se Olvidar
- Los Temerarios - Por Que Te Conoci
May 20, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 20, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Truman Show
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich
Country: United States of America
The Celebration
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg
Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen
The Dreamlife of Angels
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Erick Zonca
Starring: Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado
The Mighty
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Peter Chelsom
Starring: Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton
A Perfect Murder
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, David Suchet
May 20, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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:
Saaya
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Sex and the City
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Susan Seidelman
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
May 20, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 20, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Damascus Gate
By: Robert Stone
"A striking novel by a great American author Washington PostJerusalem is home to seekers and heretics, hustlers and madmen from many faiths. A plot to bomb the sacred is unfolds in this most rebellious city.
The Long Road Home
By: Danielle Steel
From Danielle Steel, best-selling author, takes us on a terrifying journey into America's hidden shame. This novel explores forgiveness, the dark side childhood and one woman's unbreakable spirit.
The Gifts Of The Jews
By: Thomas Cahill
Author of the bestselling How the Irish Saved Civilization, Thomas Cahill has done it again. Thomas Cahill's The Gifts of the Jews takes us on a magical journey through history.
You Belong to Me
By: Mary Higgins Clark
"The mistress of tension" (The New Yorker), Mary Higgins Clark is back with another New York Times bestseller. USA TODAY called it "her page-turning favorite". It's about a murderer who targets lonely cruise ship women. This novel combines classic mystery …
May 20, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 20, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Guilty Gear
Fighters Destiny
Test Drive Off-Road 2
Chameleon Twist 2
Bust a Groove
Who was the US President on May 20, 1998?
On May 20, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1998?
On May 20, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1998?
On May 20, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 20th?
May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
- 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.
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.
