What happened on Saturday, May 2, 1998?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1998:

• European Central Bank established The European Central Bank (ECB) was established on May 2, 1998, to oversee monetary policy for the eurozone countries. Wim Duisenberg was appointed as its first president. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Wim Duisenberg appointed first ECB president On May 2, 1998, Wim Duisenberg was appointed as the first President of the European Central Bank (ECB). He had previously served as President of the European Monetary Institute and was instrumental in the establishment of the ECB. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Death of Hide, Japanese Rock Musician Hideto Matsumoto, known professionally as hide, was found deceased in his Tokyo apartment on May 2, 1998. He was the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan and a solo artist. Authorities ruled his death a suicide by hanging. source: japantimes.co.jp
• Real Quiet Wins 124th Kentucky Derby Jockey Kent Desormeaux rode Real Quiet to victory in the 124th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:02.4.
• Death of Kevin Lloyd, British Actor Kevin Lloyd, British actor known for his roles in television, passed away. He was a respected performer in the UK entertainment industry.

Events in 1998

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

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Newspapers from May. 02, 1998

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Minnesota Timberwolves - Seattle SuperSonics : 84 - 97

Serie A - Italian Football

• Lecce - Lazio : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - FC Koln : 2 - 1
• Dortmund - Hamburg : 0 - 1
• Duisburg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Wolfsburg : 4 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Stuttgart : 4 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• La Coruna - Valencia : 1 - 2

May 02, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1998 can also be written as 5/2/1998 in the US and as 2/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1998 in May 1998 calendar

Famous people died on May 02, 1998:

• Gene Raymond

  Gene Raymond was an American actor, screenwriter, director, producer, and composer best known for his work in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared in more than 50 films and is recognized for his roles in romantic comedies and musicals. [bio]

• Maidie Norman

  Maidie Norman was an American film, television, and stage actress and educator, best known for her pioneering roles as an African-American woman in Hollywood during the mid-20th century. She is recognized for her efforts to fight against stereotypical portrayals of Black women in film and television. [bio]

• hide

  Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1964).

• Hide

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Next - Too Close
2. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
3. Montell Jordan - Let's Ride
4. K-Ci & JoJo - All My Life
5. Madonna - Frozen

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1998 was It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins - It's Like That
2. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
3. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
4. Sash! - La Primavera
5. Busta Rhymes - Turn It Up / Fire It Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Next - Too Close
2. Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker - Let's Ride
3. Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
4. K-Ci & JoJo - All My Life/Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)
5. Aretha Franklin - A Rose Is Still A Rose

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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May 02, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 01:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on May 11, 1998.

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Someone born on May 02, 1998 is:

28 years 3 months old,

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