Thursday October 29, 1998: on this day
About October 29th, 1998, in brief:
- Historical events: Hurricane Mitch, the second deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history, makes landfall in Honduras.
- Day of the week: October 29th, 1998 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Gabrielle Union, Winona Ryder
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The First Night by Monica
- #1 UK song: Rollercoaster by B*Witched
- Popular movie: The Faculty directed by Robert Rodriguez
More about October 29th, 1998? See below for more news and curiosities on October 29th, 1998.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1998?
- October 29, 1998: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- October 29, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
- October 29, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1998?
- How old is someone born on October 29, 1998?
- October 29, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 29, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1998?
What day of the week was October 29, 1998?
October 29, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1998 can also be written as 10/29/1998 in the US and as 29/10/1998 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1998:
- Hurricane mitch, the second deadliest atlantic hurricane in history, makes landfall in honduras.
- Apartheid: in south africa, the truth and reconciliation commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities.
- The nasa space shuttle discovery blasts off with 77-year-old senator john glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space.
- Atsc hdtv broadcasting in the united states is inaugurated with the launch of the sts-95 space shuttle mission.
- The gothenburg nightclub fire in sweden claims 63 lives and injures 200.
- Hurricane mitch makes landfall in central america, killing an estimated 18,000 people.
- The gothenburg discothèque fire in sweden kills 63 and injures over 200.
October 29, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 29, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on October 29, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.56
- Apple AAPL: opens at $36.44
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $105.44
- General Electric GE: opens at $84.94
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.00
October 29, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Lorient - Marseille : 1 - 3
- Lyon - Le Havre : 0 - 0
- Monaco - Nantes : 3 - 1
October 29, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 29, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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October 29, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1998 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 12:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1998.
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Who was born on October 29, 1998?
Famous people born on October 29, 1998:
- Lance Stroll
Canadian race car driver.
- Nolan Gould
Actor.
- Constantine-Alexios
Greek royalty, the second child of crown prince pavlos and american heiress marie-chantal miller (now styled as her royal highness crown...
- Constantine-Alexios Prince of Greece and Denmark
- Rafa Mújica
- Gabriel Busanello
- Abdoul Karim Danté
- Charlie Jones
- Nicolas Maupas
- Marija Charenkova
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
- Gabrielle Union
American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
- Winona Ryder
American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
- Kate Jackson
Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
- Andy Richter
Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
- Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
- Joan Plowright
Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
- Richard Dreyfuss
American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
- Edwige Feuillère
French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
- Chelan Simmons
Canadian actress and model.
- Félix Marten
French actor, director, and singer.
How old is someone born on October 29, 1998?
Someone born on October 29, 1998 is:
25 years 6 months old,
or 306 months and 20 days old,
or 1333 weeks and 3 days old,
or 9334 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1998?
There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 29, 1998.
October 29, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1998:
- Paul Misraki
Turkish-french historian and composer (d. 1998).
- Harry Weese
- Anthony Celebrezze
- Zoël Saindon
- Paul Misraki (Paul Misrachi
- Gilda Lousek
- Reine Flachot
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
- Franco Corelli
Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
- John Witherspoon
American actor and comedian (d. 2019).
- Adolphe Menjou
American actor.
- Lloyd Bochner
Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1998:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1998:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1998 was The First Night by Monica, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1998 was Rollercoaster by B*Witched, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- B*Witched - Rollercoaster
- The Beautiful South - Perfect 10
- Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
- Billie - Girlfriend
- T-Spoon - Sex On The Beach
October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1998 was How Deep Is Your Love by Dru Hill Featuring Redman, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 29, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 1998 was Esperanza by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 29, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Esperanza
- Shakira - Ciega, Sordomuda
- Marc Anthony - Contra La Corriente
- Milly Quezada With Elvis Crespo - Para Darte Mi Vida
- Victor Manuelle - Que Habria Sido De Mi
October 29, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 29, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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:
October 29, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 29, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 29, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 29, 1998?
On October 29, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1998?
On October 29, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1998?
On October 29, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
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 October 1998?
October 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.