Sunday May 17, 1998: on this day

May 17, 1998 was the 137th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1998, who was born and died on May 17, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Close by Next), movies (e.g. Dushman, directed by Tanuja Chandra), TV series (e.g. Open House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1998?


May 17, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1998 can also be written as 5/17/1998 in the US and as 17/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:29 am and setting at 11:54 am.

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 17, 1998?


Famous people born on May 17, 1998:

  • Makena Lei

    Makena Lei is a talented singer with a unique voice.

  • Quade Green

    American basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks.

  • Mio Tomonaga

    Japanese singer (hkt48 & akb48).

  • Chloe Alison

    Vine star.

  • Ashley Wilson

    Cheerleader.

  • Léna Quintin
  • Terrance Ferguson
  • Giordano Finoro
  • Patricia Guijarro
  • Damian Michalski
  • Childe Dundão
  • Niccolò Cannone

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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


You are 25 years 10 months old,

or 310 months and 12 days old,

or 1349 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9448 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1998?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 17, 1998:

  • Hugh Rouse
  • Ray Werner
  • Nina Dorliak
  • Thomas G. Dummer

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

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

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


Holidays on May 17, 1998:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1998:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1998:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - My All youtube
  3. - You're Still The One
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Body Bumpin' Yippie-Yi-Yo

May 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
  2. - Feel It
  3. - All That I Need
  4. - Turn Back Time
  5. - Last Thing On My Mind

May 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - It's All About Me
  3. - Let's Ride
  4. - My All/Breakdown
  5. - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

May 17, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 1998 was Suavemente by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 17, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Suavemente
  2. - No Se Olvidar
  3. - Asi Fue
  4. - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
  5. - Una Fan Enamorada

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May 17, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dushman

Dushman

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Tanuja Chandra

Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Jas Arora, Tanvi Azmi

Sitcom

Sitcom

Release year: 1998

Directed by: François Ozon

Starring: Évelyne Dandry, François Marthouret, Marina de Van, Adrien de Van

Hope Floats

Hope Floats

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Forest Whitaker

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman

Knock Off

Knock Off

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hark Tsui

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon, Paul Sorvino

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

May 17, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Cardcaptor Sakura

Cardcaptor Sakura

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Morio Asaka

Push

Push

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop

Release year: 1998

Written by:

Directed by: Hirokazu Yamada

Starring: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Kevin Seymour, Steve Blum

Country: Japan

May 17, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

The Gifts Of The Jews by Thomas Cahill

The Gifts Of The Jews

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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

You Belong to Me

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"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 …

Paradise by Toni Morrison

Paradise

By:

They shoot the white girl first. They can go slowly with the rest." This is Toni Morrison’s Paradise. It opens with a horrific scene of mass violence, and then chronicles its origins in a small, all-black town in rural Oklahoma.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

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Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.

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

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

Colony Wars: Vengeance

Colony Wars: Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: Psygnosis

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64

Genre: Action, shooter

Publisher: Nintendo 64 NA LucasArts EU Nintendo Windows LucasArts; NA LucasArts; EU Nintendo

Action Quake II

Action Quake II

Platform: BeOS, Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Defender/Joust

Defender/Joust

Platform: Game Boy Color

Publisher: Midway

California Speed

California Speed

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Midway Games

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1998?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1998?

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

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What is special about May 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 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.

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