What happened on Thursday January 01, 1998?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1998:

• Euro Currency Launch The Euro is officially introduced as the unified currency of the European Union, marking a significant milestone in European economic integration and monetary policy.
• European Central Bank Establishment The European Central Bank is officially established, becoming a crucial institution for managing monetary policy across the Eurozone.
• Groundbreaking Physics Paper on AdS/CFT Correspondence Argentine physicist Juan Maldacena publishes a landmark theoretical physics paper introducing the AdS/CFT correspondence, a revolutionary concept linking string theory and quantum gravity.
• Russian Currency Reform Russia initiates a significant currency reform by circulating new rubles, aimed at controlling inflation and restoring economic confidence in the post-Soviet era.
• California Smoking Ban in Bars California implements a comprehensive smoking ban in bars, clubs, and card rooms, advancing public health regulations and reducing secondhand smoke exposure.
• Helen Wills Moody Passes Away Helen Wills Moody, a legendary American tennis player who won an impressive 31 Grand Slam titles, died at the age of 92. She was a pioneering athlete who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s.
• Toronto Megacity Formation Toronto and six surrounding communities merge to create a new megacity, with Mel Lastman sworn in as its first mayor, representing a significant municipal restructuring.
• US Population Estimate The US Census Bureau estimates the total population of the United States at 268,921,733, providing crucial demographic data for national planning.
• ESRB Rating System Update The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) replaces the K-A (Kids to Adults) rating with the new E (Everyone) rating, refining video game content classification for consumers.

Events in 1998

January 01, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1998

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1998

January 01, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Philadelphia 76ers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 115 - 104

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Hibernian : 2 - 2

January 01, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1998 can also be written as 1/1/1998 in the US and as 1/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

Famous people died on January 01, 1998:

• Helen Wills

  Legendary American tennis player and painter who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s, winning eight Wimbledon singles titles and...

• Helen Wills Moody
• Franco Estil
• James Edward Gordon

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1998 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
2. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
3. Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. Janet - Together Again

January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1998 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Various Artists - Perfect Day
2. All Saints - Never Ever
3. The Spice Girls - Too Much
4. Janet Jackson - Together Again
5. The Lighthouse Family - High

January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1998 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
2. LSG - My Body
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Next - Butta Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 09:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1998

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Someone born on January 01, 1998 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 22 days old,

or 1424 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9974 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1998?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 1998.

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