What happened on Friday January 02, 1998?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1998:

• Russia Introduces New Currency Strategy Russia launched a significant economic initiative by circulating new rubles, aimed at controlling inflation and restoring economic confidence during a period of financial uncertainty in the post-Soviet era.
• Chris Farley's Fatal Overdose The official autopsy of comedian Chris Farley revealed he died from a lethal combination of opiates and cocaine, marking a tragic end to the life of a beloved comedic actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live and in comedy films.
• Deadly Avalanches in British Columbia A series of three catastrophic avalanches struck British Columbia, Canada, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives and highlighting the extreme dangers of winter mountain conditions.
• Brazilian Radio Presenter Murdered Live on Air Brazilian radio presenter and local politician Antario Teodoro Filho was tragically shot dead during a live broadcast when a gunman burst into the studio, shocking listeners and highlighting the dangers faced by public figures in Brazil.

Events in 1998

January 02, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1998

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1998

January 02, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 02, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $61.06
• Apple AAPL: opens at $13.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $129.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $73.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $104.50

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Los Angeles Lakers : 106 - 116
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic : 81 - 71
• Dallas Mavericks - Phoenix Suns : 85 - 92
• Detroit Pistons - Toronto Raptors : 91 - 88
• Houston Rockets - Denver Nuggets : 116 - 115

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Celtic - Rangers : 2 - 0

January 02, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1998 can also be written as 1/2/1998 in the US and as 2/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1998:

• Tfue

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• Timothy Fosu-Mensah

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Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1998:

• Frank Muir

  Frank Muir was a renowned English actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and contributions to British entertainment during the...

• Alberto Albertini

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on January 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 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 02, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 10:32 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 02, 1998

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Someone born on January 02, 1998 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 21 days old,

or 1424 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9973 days old,

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

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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

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

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