Monday August 31, 1998: on this day

August 31, 1998 was the 243rd day of the year 1998, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 31, 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 August 31, 1998, who was born and died on August 31, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith), movies (e.g. Rushmore, directed by Wes Anderson), TV series (e.g. Camila) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 1998?


August 31, 1998 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1998 can also be written as 8/31/1998 in the US and as 31/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 31, 1998: What happened on that day?


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

Stock market quotes on August 31, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $34.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $104.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $85.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.00

August 31, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Real Madrid - Villareal : 4 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Oxford : 1 - 0
  • Bradford - Birmingham : 2 - 1
  • Bristol City - Huddersfield : 1 - 2
  • Bury - Swindon : 3 - 0
  • Grimsby - West Brom : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Colchester - Stoke : 0 - 1
  • Macclesfield - Notts County : 0 - 1
  • Northampton - Lincoln : 0 - 0
  • Oldham - Fulham : 1 - 1
  • Preston - Chesterfield : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Rochdale : 2 - 1
  • Darlington - Cardiff : 3 - 0
  • Hartlepool - Hull : 1 - 0
  • Peterboro - Exeter : 4 - 1
  • Plymouth - Halifax : 1 - 0
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August 31, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1998 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 31, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:08 pm and setting at 01:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1998.

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Who was born on August 31, 1998?


Famous people born on August 31, 1998:

  • Jaylen Barron

    American actress.

  • Colleen Kelly

    Youtube star.

  • Saya Kawamoto

    Japanese singer (akb48).

  • Richard Freudenberg
  • Brady Russell
  • Ross Whyte

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 25 days old,

or 1338 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9369 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 August 31, 1998?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

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

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

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August 31, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1998:

  • Seikichi Toguchi
  • Lorenza Maranini

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1998:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1998:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 31st and September 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1998 was I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
  2. - The First Night youtube
  3. - Crush
  4. - My Way
  5. - The Boy Is Mine youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Matter What
  2. - Viva Forever
  3. - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
  4. - Music Sounds Better With You
  5. - Mysterious Times

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1998 was The First Night by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The First Night youtube
  2. - Friend Of Mine
  3. - Thinkin' Bout It
  4. - Make It Hot
  5. - Movin' On

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 1998 was Oye by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

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

The Latin music chart on August 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Oye
  2. - Tu Sonrisa
  3. - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
  4. - Corazon Encadenado
  5. - Vuelve

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August 31, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rushmore

Rushmore

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Seymour Cassel

Country: United States of America

Pleasantville

Pleasantville

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Gary Ross

Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, Reese Witherspoon

Country: United States of America

Rush Hour

Rush Hour

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Brett Ratner

Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Antz

Antz

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tim Johnson

Starring: Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Sylvester Stallone

Country: United States of America

Waking Ned Devine

Waking Ned Devine

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Kirk Jones

Starring: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Fionnula Flanagan, Susan Lynch

August 31, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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:

Camila

Camila

Release year: 1998

Directed by: María Luisa Bemberg

Change of Heart

Change of Heart

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Stephen Bridgewater

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Travis Fine

August 31, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

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"A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter."--Washington

Rainbow Six by Tom Clanc

Rainbow Six

By:

John Clark battles extremely dangerous terrorists.

The First Eagle by Tony Hillerman

The First Eagle

By:

Acting Lieutenant Jim Chee finds that the murder of a Navajo Tribal Police Officer seems open-and-shut when he sees a Hopi poacher huddled above the victim's body.

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

By:

Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins

Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution

By:

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August 31, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

TOCA 2 Touring Cars

TOCA 2 Touring Cars

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

European Air War

European Air War

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: MicroProse

China: The Forbidden City

China: The Forbidden City

Platform: Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: R&P Electronic Media

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

Magical Tetris Challenge

Magical Tetris Challenge

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Capcom; NA Capcom; EU Activision

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1998?

On August 31, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1998?

On August 31, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1998?

On August 31, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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 August 1998?

August 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1998 calendar looked like.

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