Thursday February 26, 1998: on this day

February 26, 1998 was the 57th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1998, who was born and died on February 26, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion), movies (e.g. The Newton Boys, directed by Richard Linklater), TV series (e.g. Gardish) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1998?


February 26, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1998 can also be written as 2/26/1998 in the US and as 26/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1998:

  • Total solar eclipse in venezuela-pacific ocean (4 minutes 9 seconds).
  • Steven m gluckstern completes sale of new york islanders.
  • Oprah winfrey beats texas cattlemen in beef trial.

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February 26, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 26, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $22.31
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $76.37
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.75

February 26, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Dallas Mavericks - Miami Heat : 72 - 91
  • Golden State Warriors - Washington Wizards : 87 - 110
  • Milwaukee Bucks - New York Knicks : 90 - 102
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets : 98 - 118
  • Phoenix Suns - Utah Jazz : 97 - 108
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February 26, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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 February 26th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:28 am and setting at 07:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1998.

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Who was born on February 26, 1998?


Famous people born on February 26, 1998:

  • Lex I

    Youtube star.

  • Pietro Canzio
  • Zoe Chore
  • Rohan Gotobed
  • Yetur Gross-Matos
  • Trevor Bassitt
  • Benny Snell Jr.
  • Kamil Wojtkowski
  • André Sousa
  • Makenna Jones

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 1 month old,

or 313 months and 25 days old,

or 1364 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9550 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1998?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 26, 1998.

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February 26, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1998:

  • Theodore Schultz

    American economist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902).

  • Shirley Ardell Mason

    American psychiatric patient (aka sybil isabell dosett in sybil (book), (born 1923).

  • James Algar

    American producer, screenwriter, and director of film (born in 1912).

  • Dodi Moscati
  • Jimmy Hagan
  • Armand de Baudry d'Asson
  • Otto Haxel
  • Vico Torriani

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Lavi Eshkol

    Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1998:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1998:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1998 was My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  2. - Nice & Slow youtube
  3. - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It youtube
  4. - Together Again youtube
  5. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube

February 26, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1998 was Doctor Jones by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Doctor Jones
  2. - Big Mistake
  3. - Frozen
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It youtube

February 26, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nice & Slow youtube
  2. - No, No, No
  3. - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
  4. - Deja Vu [Uptown Baby]
  5. - What You Want

February 26, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 1998 was Vuelve by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 26, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Vuelve
  2. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  3. - Asi Fue
  4. - Si Tu Supieras
  5. - No Se Olvidar

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February 26, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Newton Boys

The Newton Boys

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawke, Skeet Ulrich, Vincent D'Onofrio

Rewind

Rewind

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Gobbi

Starring: Raoul Bova, Luca Zingaretti, Alice Evans, Maruschka Detmers, Antonio Marsina, Niels Arestrup, Candice Hugo, Marie Laborit, Cécile Pallas, Jay Benedict, André Oumansky, Philippe Dajoux

Country: Italy

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Randall Wallace

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu

Country: United States of America

U.S. Marshals

U.S. Marshals

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Stuart Baird

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano

Twilight

Twilight

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Robert Benton

Starring: Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon

February 26, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Gardish

Gardish

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Priyadarshan

Sparsh

Sparsh

Release year: 1998

Dawson's Creek

Dawson's Creek

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Steve Miner

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ken Scott

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

February 26, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

A Certain Justice by P. D. James

A Certain Justice

By:

New York Times Bestseller

Talking to Heaven by James Van Praagh

Talking to Heaven

By:

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

Night Train by Martin Amis

Night Train

By:

Detective Mike Hoolihan is a veteran of the force. She is a fifteen-year veteran of police and has seen everything from walking a beat to robbery to homicide.

The Street Lawyer by John Grisham

The Street Lawyer

By:

Michael Brock is working long hours and making money. He is rushing to get to Drake & Sweeney in D.C., a huge law firm. Michael is just one step away from being a partner.

February 26, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Area 51: Site 4

Area 51: Site 4

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooting

Publisher: Atari Games

Brave Fencer Musashi

Brave Fencer Musashi

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Action role-playing game

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

Test Drive 5

Test Drive 5

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Accolade

Cabela's Big Game Hunter II

Cabela's Big Game Hunter II

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sports

Publisher: HeadGames Publishing, Inc.

Cardinal SYN

Cardinal SYN

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 989 Studios

history

Who was the US President on February 26, 1998?

On February 26, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1998?

On February 26, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1998?

On February 26, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1998?

February 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1998 calendar looked like.

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