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What day of the week was August 15, 1998?


August 15, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1998 can also be written as 8/15/1998 in the US and as 15/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 15, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1998:

  • The omagh bombing is carried out in northern ireland by the real ira.
  • Northern ireland: omagh bombing takes place; 29 people (including a woman pregnant with twins) killed and some 220 others injured.
  • Apple introduces the imac computer.

August 15, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Freiburg : 1 - 2
  • Leverkusen - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
  • Nurnberg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • TB Berlin - F Koln : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Ajaccio : 0 - 2
  • Beauvais - Troyes : 0 - 3
  • Caen - St Etienne : 1 - 1
  • Cannes - Red Star 93 : 1 - 1
  • Chateauroux - Valence : 5 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Nancy : 3 - 2
  • Le Havre - Bordeaux : 2 - 3
  • Metz - Marseille : 0 - 1
  • Monaco - Sochaux : 4 - 1
  • Montpellier - Rennes : 3 - 1

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August 15, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 15, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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August 15, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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28%

The moon phase on August 15, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 03:36 pm.

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 15, 1998?


Famous people born on August 15, 1998:

  • Umi Garrett

    Umi Garrett is a Japanese-American classical pianist known for her virtuosic performances and international acclaim.

  • Taeveon Hall

    Taeveon Hall is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL).

  • Dvante Jones

    Dvante Jones is an American football defensive back who plays for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.

  • Natasha Bure

    Youtube star.

  • Giovanna Pedroso
  • Ndifreke Udo
  • Neven Đurasek
  • Jari Vlak
  • Alejandro Della Nave
  • Bruno Fernando
  • Gulliver McGrath

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 9 months old,

or 309 months and 3 days old,

or 1344 weeks

or 9408 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1998.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1998?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 1998.

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August 15, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1998:

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Gerald Green

    An American author and screenwriter, best known for his novel The Lotus Eaters.

  • Alfonso Ambrosino
  • Georges Strouvé
  • Anatole Vilzak

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

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August 15, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1998:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way
  3. - You're Still The One
  4. - Adia
  5. - Make It Hot

August 15, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. 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 15, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - Make It Hot
  3. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  4. - The First Night youtube
  5. - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

August 15, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  2. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  3. - Rezo
  4. - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
  5. - Corazon Encadenado

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August 15, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Rounders

Rounders

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Dahl

Starring: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich

Country: United States of America

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54

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mark Christopher

Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers

Ground Control

Ground Control

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Richard Howard

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Sean Leonard, Bruce McGill, Kristy Swanson

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

August 15, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Travis Fine

Perla

Perla

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Castilla

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

August 15, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

A Pirate Looks At Fifty by Jimmy Buffett

A Pirate Looks At Fifty

By:

For millions of Jimmy Buffett fans, Tales From Margaritaville, and Where Is Joe Merchant? are his best-selling books.

Message In A Bottle by Nicholas Sparks

Message In A Bottle

By:

Theresa Osborne, a divorcee and disillusioned in her relationships, is out jogging when she spots a bottle at the beach. The bottle contains a love letter and longing letter to Catherine, signed simply by Garrett.

The First Eagle by Tony Hillerman

The First Eagle

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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.

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones's Diary

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Bridget Jones, Helen Fielding's #1 Bestseller, is the inspiration behind the September 2016 Working Title film release Bridget Jones's Baby starring Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth as well as Patrick Dempsey, Emma Thompson, and Patrick Dempsey.

August 15, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Caesar III

Caesar III

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: City-building

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Sold-Out Software

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

Guilty Gear

Guilty Gear

Platform: PlayStation PlayStation Network

Genre: 2D fighting

Publisher: JP Arc System Works; NA Atlus; EU Studio 3

CarnEvil

CarnEvil

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Light gun rail shooter

Publisher: Midway Games

1080° Snowboarding

1080° Snowboarding

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1998?

On August 15, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1998?

On August 15, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1998?

On August 15, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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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.

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