Thursday December 31, 1998: on this day

December 31, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1998 can also be written as 12/31/1998 in the US and as 31/12/1998 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1998 in December 1998 calendar

Here's what happened on December 31, 1998:

• Us movie box office hits record $6.24 billion for year
• The european exchange rate mechanism freezes the values of the legacy currencies in the eurozone, and establishes the value of the euro currency.
• Ibrahim hanna, the last native speaker of mlahsô, dies in qamishli, syria, making the language effectively extinct. also, the last native speaker of related bijil neo-aramaic dies in jerusalem.
• The first leap second since june 30, 1997 occurs. in the eurozone, the currency rates of this day are fixed permanently.

December 31, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 31, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $40.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $139.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $102.06
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.75

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:38 pm and setting at 06:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1999.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1998

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Famous people born on December 31, 1998:

• Chok Dau
• Ulrike De Frère
• Atoumane Diagne
• Callum Elson
• Gianina Ernst
• Hunter Schafer
• Petra Jászapáti
• Anthony Racioppi
• Alina San'ko

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

• Anthony Hopkins

  Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

• Tim Matheson

  American actor, tv and film star.

• Val Kilmer

  American actor, writer and musician.

• John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

• Ben Kingsley

  An english actor.

• Sarah Miles

  British actress, first recognized in u.s.

• Joey McIntyre

  American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

• Bebe Neuwirth

  American singer, actress, and dancer.

• Joe Dallesandro

  American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

• Barbara Carrera

  Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1998?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 1998.

Famous people died on December 31, 1998:

• Ruqaya Al-Qasim

  Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

• Jiayi Shao

  Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.

• Nafeesa Begum

  Nafeesa Begum was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.

• Gerasimos Stavrou

  Gerasimos Stavrou was a renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

• Marjorie Barrick

  American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

• Kalyna Rakowsky

  Kalyna Rakowsky was a Ukrainian-Canadian painter known for her vibrant depictions of Ukrainian folk art and culture.

• Sulo Karjalainen

  Sulo Karjalainen was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

• Willadene Bingham

  Willadene Bingham was a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.

• Ettel Bauer

  Ettel Bauer was a German athlete who competed in track and field events.

• Zygmunt Molik

  Zygmunt Molik was a Polish painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

• Graciemae Groner

  Graciemae Groner was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

• Graciemae Bouwman

  Graciemae Bouwman was a Dutch botanist who specialized in the study of tropical plants.

• Gildo Bonanno

  Gildo Bonanno was an Italian painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.

• Vieno Pesonen

  Vieno Pesonen was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

• Wilmoth Houdyshell

  Wilmoth Houdyshell was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League.

• Eloyce Gist

  Eloyce Gist was an American professional basketball player who played in the Women's Professional Basketball League in the 1970s.

• Epsie Rondeau

  Epsie Rondeau was a Canadian athlete who competed in track and field events.

• Ted Glossop

  Australian rugby league player and coach (b. 1934).

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

• Betty White

  American actress.

• James Avery

  James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

• Wayne Rogers

  Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

• Woody Strode

  Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

• Billie Dove

  American actress (born in 1903).

• Wesley Addy

  Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

• Edward Herrmann

  American actor (d. 2014).

• Kader Khan

  Indian actor (b. 1937).

• William Christopher

  American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

Holidays on December 31, 1998:

• New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.

December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1998 was I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. R. Kelly - I'm Your Angel
2. Deborah Cox - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
3. Divine - Lately
4. Britney Spears - ..Baby One More Time
5. 98° - Because Of You

December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1998 was Believe by Cher, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Cher - Believe
2. Chef - Chocolate Salty Balls (PS I Love You)
3. Boyzone - I Love The Way You Love Me
4. Steps - Heartbeat / Tragedy
5. Bryan Adams featuring Melanie C - When You're Gone

December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1998 was Nobody's Supposed To Be Here by Deborah Cox, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Deborah Cox - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
2. Faith Evans - Love Like This
3. Total Featuring Missy Elliott - Trippin'
4. Divine - Lately
5. R. Kelly & Celine Dion - I'm Your Angel

December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 1998 was Dejaria Todo by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Chayanne - Dejaria Todo
2. Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Mi PC
3. Tiranos del Norte - Crei
4. Enrique Iglesias - Esperanza
5. Victor Manuelle & Elvis Crespo - El Cuerpo Me Pide