Friday February 20, 1998: on this day

About February 20th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan lands in Baghdad, for peace negotiations
  • Day of the week: February 20th, 1998 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Kurt Cobain, Cindy Crawford
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Nice & Slow by Usher
  • #1 UK song: Doctor Jones by Aqua
  • Popular movie: The Man in the Iron Mask directed by Randall Wallace

More about February 20th, 1998? See below for more news and curiosities on February 20th, 1998.

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What day of the week was February 20, 1998?


February 20, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 51st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1998 can also be written as 2/20/1998 in the US and as 20/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1998:

  • Un secretary general kofi annan lands in baghdad, for peace negotiations
  • Us movie box office hits quickest $1 billion for year (51 days).
  • Tara lipinski wins olympics figure skating gold medal.
  • American figure skater tara lipinski, at the age of 15, becomes the youngest olympic figure skating gold-medalist at the 1998 winter olympics in nagano, japan.
  • Data sent from the galileo probe indicates that jupiter's moon europa has a liquid ocean under a thick crust of ice.
  • Natascha kampusch is abducted by wolfgang priklopil (she will remain in his captivity until august 2006).

February 20, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 20, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 20, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $20.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $155.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $77.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.00

February 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Seattle SuperSonics : 106 - 96
  • Charlotte Hornets - Phoenix Suns : 99 - 115
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - New Jersey Nets : 109 - 95
  • Denver Nuggets - Golden State Warriors : 88 - 95
  • Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves : 95 - 100

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Mouscron - Anderlecht : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Nurnberg : 0 - 1
  • Leipzig - Cottbus : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Mans - Amiens : 4 - 2

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February 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 20, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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February 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:25 am and setting at 12:31 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 20, 1998?


Famous people born on February 20, 1998:

  • Emam Ashour

    Egyptian footballer.

  • Maddy Crouch

    Vine star.

  • Spooky Black

    R&b singer.

  • Matt Hunter

    Pop singer.

  • Shun Nishime

    Japanese actor and model.

  • Kyla Graham
  • Aron Kifle
  • Clarence Munyai
  • Denis Adamov
  • Mariano Peralta Bauer
  • Luizão
  • Ben Bredeson
  • Elisa Cinti
  • Mohammed Dauda
  • Matthias Verreth

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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How old is someone born on February 20, 1998?


Someone born on February 20, 1998 is:

26 years 3 months old,

or 315 months and 1 day old,

or 1369 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9587 days old,

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Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1998?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 20, 1998.

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February 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 1998:

  • Ilamae Marshall

    Pioneering African American journalist known for her impactful reporting on civil rights issues.

  • Carlo Balestra di Mottola
  • Henry Livings
  • Virgilio Tommasi

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

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February 20, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 20, 1998:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nice & Slow youtube
  2. - Together Again youtube
  3. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - Been Around The World

February 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1998 was Doctor Jones by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Doctor Jones
  2. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  3. - Never Ever
  4. - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It youtube
  5. - You Make Me Wanna

February 20, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 20, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. 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. - What You Want
  5. - Am I Dreaming

February 20, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 1998 was My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 20, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  2. - Vuelve
  3. - Corazon Partio
  4. - Mi Mayor Venganza
  5. - El Frio De Tu Adios

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February 20, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Stuart Baird

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

Twilight

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Robert Benton

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

Gunshy

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Jeff Celentano

Starring: William Petersen, Michael Wincott, Diane Lane, Kevin Gage

Shrieker

Release year: 1998

Directed by: David DeCoteau

Starring: Tanya Dempsey, Jamie Gannon, Parry Shen, Alison Cuffe

February 20, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Priyadarshan

Sparsh

Release year: 1998

Dawson's Creek

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Steve Miner

Unfinished Business

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ken Scott

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

February 20, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 20, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pillar Of Fire by Taylor Branch

Pillar Of Fire

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Taylor Branch is the author of the second volume in his three-part historical trilogy, Parting the Waters. This monumental trilogy, which began with Parting the Waters and won the Pulitzer Prize as well as the National Book Critics Circle Award …

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

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.

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door

By:

The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.

The Cat Who Sang For The Birds by Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Sang For The Birds

By:

This delightful novel features Jim Qwilleran, his cats Yum Yum Yum, and Koko, Yum Yum Yum. The rites spring are celebrated by the fine art and skill of birdcalling and

February 20, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 20, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Chess

Lego Chess

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Lego Media

Lego Creator

Lego Creator

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Construction simulation

Publisher: Lego Media

Dragonseeds

Dragonseeds

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Tactical, raising/construction

Publisher: Jaleco

Act of War

Act of War

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Big Mountain 2000

Big Mountain 2000

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: JP Imagineer; NA SouthPeak Interactive; PAL Imagineer and SouthPeak Interactive

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Who was the US President on February 20, 1998?

On February 20, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1998?

On February 20, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1998?

On February 20, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

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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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