Sunday August 02, 1998: on this day

August 02, 1998 was the 214th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 02, 1998 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1998, who was born and died on August 02, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Return to Paradise, directed by Joseph Ruben), TV series (e.g. Any Day Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1998?


August 02, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1998 can also be written as 8/2/1998 in the US and as 2/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 02, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1998:

  • 26th du maurier golf classic
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  • Second congo war begins. 3,900,000 people are killed before it ends in 2003, making it the bloodiest war, to date, since world war ii.
  • Yangtze river floods: in china the yangtze river breaks through the main bank before this, from august 1–5, peripheral levees collapsed consecutively in jiayu county baizhou bay. the death toll exceeds 12,000, with many thousands more injured.

August 02, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Gutersloh - FC Koln : 0 - 1
  • Mainz - Greuther Furth : 3 - 0
  • Oberhausen - Uerdingen : 0 - 0
  • Ulm - Wattenscheid : 2 - 0
  • Unterhaching - Bielefeld : 0 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Hearts - Rangers : 2 - 1
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August 02, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1998 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:29 pm and setting at 01:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1998.

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Who was born on August 02, 1998?


Famous people born on August 02, 1998:

  • Paia Lee

    Instagram star.

  • Sophie Hansson
  • Julijana Janeva
  • Giarnni Regini-Moran
  • Léo Jabá
  • Xhuliano Skuka
  • Luan Fiuza
  • Macarena Portales
  • Valentin Costache
  • Dante Hannoun

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 17 days old,

or 1337 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9361 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1998.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1998?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 1998.

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August 02, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1998:

  • Shari Lewis

    American television host and puppeteer (b. 1933).

  • Otto Bumbel
  • Jim Hadnot
  • Luigi Mainardi
  • Mapy Cortés
  • Hector Delfosse

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1998:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 02, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1998 was Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
  2. - C'est La Vie
  3. - Freak Me
  4. - Because We Want To
  5. - Save Tonight

August 02, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 02, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  2. - Rezo
  3. - Se Me Rompe El Alma
  4. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  5. - Aliviame

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August 02, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Return to Paradise

Return to Paradise

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Joseph Ruben

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Anne Heche, Joaquin Phoenix, David Conrad

Divorcing Jack

Divorcing Jack

Release year: 1998

Directed by: David Caffrey

Starring: David Thewlis, Rachel Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Laura Fraser

Extramarital

Extramarital

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Yael Russcol

Starring: Traci Lords, Jeff Fahey, Brian Bloom, María Díaz

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Uma Thurman, Sean Connery, Patrick Macnee

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 02, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon

The Best Laid Plans

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He wanted power. Oliver Russell will rise to the highest office in power, that of President of the United States. She was determined to get revenge. Leslie Stewart, his fiancee and a woman who was dedicated to one purpose-the downfall …

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

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

I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

I Know This Much Is True

By:

My twin brother Thomas entered the Three Rivers Connecticut public library on October 12, 1990. He retreated into one of the rear study carsrels and prayed that the sacrifice he was about forcibly making would be accepted.

Rising Tides by Nora Roberts

Rising Tides

By:

The second novel in Nora Roberts' amazing Chesapeake Bay Saga #1 New York Times Bestseller, the Quinn brothers must return home to Maryland to fulfill their father's last request...Ethan

August 02, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy

Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Infogrames

First Kiss Story

First Kiss Story

Platform: PC-FX, PlayStation, PlayStation 2 (Stories)

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: NEC-HE (PC-FX) Human (PS)

Extreme-G 2

Extreme-G 2

Platform: Nintendo 64, PC

Genre: Futuristic racing game

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Digital Monster Ver. S: Digimon Tamers

Digital Monster Ver. S: Digimon Tamers

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Bandai

Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action/Adventure

Publisher: Grolier Interactive

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 1998?

On August 02, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1998?

On August 02, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1998?

On August 02, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

history

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.

Discover how August 1998 calendar looked like.

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