Wednesday August 19, 1998: on this day

About August 19th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the day of his 52nd birthday, U.S. President Bill Clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an "improper physical relationship" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. He also admits before the nation that night in a nationally televised address that he "misled people" about his sexual affair with Lewinsky.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1998 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bill Clinton, Matthew Perry
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica
  • #1 UK song: No Matter What by Boyzone
  • Popular movie: Train of Life directed by Radu Mihaileanu

More about August 19th, 1998? See below for more news and curiosities on August 19th, 1998.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1998?


August 19, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1998 can also be written as 8/19/1998 in the US and as 19/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 19, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1998:

  • On the day of his 52nd birthday, u.s. president bill clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an "improper physical relationship" with white house intern monica lewinsky. he also admits before the nation that night in a nationally televised address that he "misled people" about his sexual affair with lewinsky.

August 19, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 19, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 19, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.06
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $43.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $112.25
  • General Electric GE: opens at $91.19
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.50

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August 19, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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August 19, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:38 am and setting at 06:58 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 19, 1998?


Famous people born on August 19, 1998:

  • Ella Guevara

    Filipino actress.

  • Franko Burraj
  • Lawrence Chaziya
  • Eric Fagúndez
  • Paolo Fernandes
  • Hunter Long
  • Andreas Mihaiu
  • Dmitrij Rybčinskij
  • Sandra Alonso
  • Dulce y Agraz
  • Umji

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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How old is someone born on August 19, 1998?


Someone born on August 19, 1998 is:

25 years 9 months old,

or 309 months and 16 days old,

or 1345 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9421 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1998?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1998?

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August 19, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1998:

  • Vasili Arkhipov

    Vasili Arkhipov was a Soviet naval officer who is credited with preventing a nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

  • Vasilij Aleksandrovič Archipov
  • Willy Huber
  • Sylvia Stahlman
  • Liliana Betti
  • Max Holste

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

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August 19, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1998:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1998:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way
  3. - Adia
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - The First Night youtube

August 19, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. 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 19, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 19, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 1998 was Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto by Onda Vaselina, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 19, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Train of Life

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Radu Mihaileanu

Starring: Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Michel Muller

Hilary and Jackie

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anand Tucker

Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey

Spriggan

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hirotsugu Kawasaki

Starring: Shotaro Morikubo, Ryuji Aigase, Takehito Koyasu, Katsumi Suzuki

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Maria Ripoll

Starring: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penélope Cruz, Gustavo Salmerón

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 19, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:

Hercules

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

Any Day Now

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Travis Fine

Perla

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Castilla

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

August 19, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy

Rainbow Six

By:

Tom Clancy, #1 New York Times Bestseller in the thriller "Anti-Terrorism", takes readers inside the dark world of antiterrorism. He gets closer to reality then any government would want to admit...

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

By:

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 …

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters by Cokie Roberts

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters

By:

Cokie Roberts, the famous political commentator and author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, examines again the nature of women's roles in this updated and expanded tenth anniversary edition.

Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell

Point of Origin

By:

"Sears"

August 19, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gex: Enter the Gecko

Gex: Enter the Gecko

Platform: PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color

Genre: Platform

Publisher: EU BMG Interactive (PS); NA Midway Games; JP Bandai (PS); EU GT Interactive (N64); EU Ubisoft (PC); NA Crave Entertainment (GBC); EU Interplay (GBC)

Baroque

Baroque

Platform: Sega Saturn PlayStation PlayStation 2 PlayStation Network Wii

Genre: Role-playing video game, Roguelike

Publisher: JP Sting Entertainment; NA Atlus; EU Rising Star Games

Akuji the Heartless

Akuji the Heartless

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Blaze and Blade: Eternal Quest

Blaze and Blade: Eternal Quest

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: THQ (Windows) Funsoft (PlayStation)

Amazon Trail 3rd Edition

Amazon Trail 3rd Edition

Platform: PC

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: The Learning Company

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1998?

On August 19, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1998?

On August 19, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1998?

On August 19, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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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