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US date format: 8/4/1998, UK date format: 4/8/1998
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 4, 1998).
Famous birthdays on this day include Lil Skies and Lottie Tomlinson.
The number one song in US was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. No Matter What by Boyzone was #1 song in the UK.
Run Lola Run, directed by Tom Tykwer, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1998 while I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lam was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Any Day Now. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Brave Fencer Musashi or Total Air War.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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August 04, 1998 Events
What happened on August 04, 1998?
Historical Events
- Rebel forces revolt against President Laurent Kabila's government in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, starting the Second Congo War; 3,900,000 people are killed before it ends in 2003, making it the bloodiest war, to date, since World War II. Accusations of Rwanda backing them up have been made with Rwanda denying it. (BBC)
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August 04, 1998 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on August 04, 1998?
Family Member.
Other August 4th famous birthdays
The first child of American actor and...
YouTube Star.
Japanese child actor.
How old am I?
If August 04, 1998 is your birthday you are 24 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 04.
August 04, 1998 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 04, 1998?
Russian cosmonaut (Born 1930).
Other August 4th famous deaths
American screenwriter (Born 1957).
English motorcycle racer (Born 1985).
Austrian-born American political...
Russian-American physicist and academic...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Run Lola Run
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Nina Petri
Country: United States of America
Blade
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright
Country: United States of America
Dil Se..
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Mani Ratnam
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta, Raghuvir Yadav
The Interview
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Craig Monahan
Starring: Hugo Weaving, Tony Martin, Aaron Jeffery, Paul Sonkkila
Your Friends & Neighbors
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Neil LaBute
Starring: Amy Brenneman, Aaron Eckhart, Ben Stiller, Nastassja Kinski
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 04, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- Usher - My Way
- Sarah McLachlan - Adia
- Nicole - Make It Hot
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Boyzone - No Matter What
- The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
- Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
- Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
- Sash! featuring Tina Cousins - Mysterious Times
Top #5 R&B songs
- Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
- Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
- Usher - My Way
Top #5 Latin songs
- Alejandro Fernandez - Yo Naci Para Amarte
- Carlos Ponce - Rezo
- Pepe Aguilar - Por Mujeres Como Tu
- Servando y Florentino - Aliviame
- Elvis Crespo - Tu Sonrisa
Sport Games on August 04, 1998
Division 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Airdrie - Clydebank : 0 - 0
- Falkirk - Ayr : 1 - 0
- Morton - Hibernian : 0 - 1
- Raith Rvs - Hamilton : 0 - 2
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Alloa - Forfar : 1 - 2
- Arbroath - East Fife : 0 - 2
- Clyde - Queen of Sth : 2 - 0
- Livingston - Stirling : 1 - 1
- Partick - Inverness C : 0 - 1
Division 3
Football (United Kingdom)- Berwick - Queens Park : 0 - 3
- Brechin - Stenhousemuir : 1 - 0
- Cowdenbeath - Montrose : 4 - 1
- Dumbarton - Albion Rvs : 2 - 0
- Ross County - East Stirling : 1 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Saaya
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Sex and the City
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Susan Seidelman
How old am I?
If August 04, 1998 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1998?
- LIFE: Wicked Weather
- Time: The Killer Germ' E. Coli outbreaks. Digital photomontage. Electron micrograph E. coli O157:H7 bacte
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9650
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.443
- Wired: Wired - August, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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I Know This Much Is True
By: Wally Lam
Tragic events often strike close twins; Oprah's Book Club Pick for Summer 1998; 17th Selection Announced June 18, 1998.
The Eleventh Commandment
By: Jeffrey Archer
ELEVENTH COMMANDMENTJeffrey ArcherConnor has a remarkable resume. Military hero. Family man. Assassin and servant of his country. Just as he is about to end his 28-year-long career at the CIA
A Night Without Armor
By: Jewel Kilcher
Jewel, one of the most revered artists in pop music today, is more than just a music industry success with her debut record selling over 10 million copies.
Message In A Bottle
By: Nicholas Sparks
Theresa Osborne, a divorcee and disillusioned in her relationships, is out jogging when she spots a bottle at the beach. The bottle contains a love letter and longing letter to Catherine, signed simply by Garrett.
A Widow For One Year
By: John Irving
Ruth Cole is complex and often contradictory, making her a "difficult woman." Although she is not "nice", she is still a complex, self-contradictory character. What was it like to be Ruth?
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Brave Fencer Musashi
Total Air War
Brunswick Circuit Pro Bowling
Dungeon Master Nexus
Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.75
- Apple AAPL: opens at $35.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $108.62
- General Electric GE: opens at $90.69
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $134.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 04, 1998?
On August 04, 1998 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is August 04, 1998?
On August 04, 1998 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 04, 1998?
On August 04, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1998?
On August 04, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1998?
On August 04, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 04, 1998?
On August 04, 1998 several famous people were born including, Lil Skies, Lottie Tomlinson.
Which famous people died on August 04, 1998?
Famous people died on August 04, 1998 include, Yuri Artyukhin, José Ángel Conchello, Youri Artioukhine (Юрий Петрович Артюхин).
What was the number one song in August 04, 1998?
The number one song in the week of August 04, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica in US and No Matter What by Boyzone in UK.
What were the top hits on August 04, 1998?
The top hits on August 04, 1998 were The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, You're Still The One by Shania Twain, My Way by Usher in US and No Matter What by Boyzone, Viva Forever by The Spice Girls, Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya in UK.
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