Wednesday August 05, 1998: on this day

August 05, 1998 was the 217th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1998, who was born and died on August 05, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Run Lola Run, directed by Tom Tykwer), 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 5th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1998?


August 05, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1998 can also be written as 8/5/1998 in the US and as 5/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 05, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1998:

August 05, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 05, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 05, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.12
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $33.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $104.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $85.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.00

August 05, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Stranraer - St Mirren : 0 - 1
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August 05, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 04:20 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 05, 1998?


Famous people born on August 05, 1998:

  • Mimi Keene

    English actress.

  • Adam Doueihi

    Australian-lebanese rugby league player.

  • Kanon Suzuki

    Japanese actress and singer (morning musume).

  • Lara Maggio
  • Kevin Rüegg
  • Pavel Sitnikov
  • Abdulrahman Taiwo
  • Davion Taylor
  • Ruben Vargas
  • Michail Vekoviščev
  • João Almeida
  • Elisa Maria Nakab
  • Monica Boggioni
  • Patryk Klimala

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 14 days old,

or 1336 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9358 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1998?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 1998.

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August 05, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1998:

  • Todor Zhivkov

    Bulgarian commander and politician, 36th prime minister of bulgaria (b. 1911).

  • Otto Kretschmer

    German u-boat commander (born 1912).

  • Leo Talamonti
  • Arthur Ceuleers
  • Michele Stea
  • Gabriel Delaunay
  • Gérard Ménatory

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1998:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 05, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. 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 05, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 05, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Matter What
  2. - Viva Forever
  3. - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
  4. - Music Sounds Better With You
  5. - Mysterious Times

August 05, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 05, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 05, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 05, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  2. - Rezo
  3. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  4. - Aliviame
  5. - Tu Sonrisa

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August 05, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Run Lola Run

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

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..

Dil Se..

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mani Ratnam

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta, Raghuvir Yadav

The Interview

The Interview

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Craig Monahan

Starring: Hugo Weaving, Tony Martin, Aaron Jeffery, Paul Sonkkila

Your Friends & Neighbors

Your Friends & Neighbors

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Neil LaBute

Starring: Amy Brenneman, Aaron Eckhart, Ben Stiller, Nastassja Kinski

August 05, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Titan by Ron Chernow

Titan

By:

John D. Rockefeller Sr., history's first billionaire and patriarch of America’s most famous family dynasty --is an icon whose true essence has been evaded by three generations of historians.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Coast Road by Barbara Delinsky

Coast Road

By:

Barbara Delinsky's New York Times bestseller, "a heartwarming tale" (Star Tribune Minneapolis), is as richly textured as it is captivating.

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters by Cokie Roberts

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters

By:

Cokie Roberts, the famous political commentator and author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, examines again the nature of women's roles in this updated and expanded tenth anniversary edition.

Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell

Point of Origin

By:

"Sears"

August 05, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Cop

Dynamite Cop

Platform: Arcade, Dreamcast, PS2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Addiction Pinball

Addiction Pinball

Platform: PC, PlayStation (released as Worms Pinball)

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: MicroProse (PC), Infogrames (PSX), Team17 (Steam)

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

Platform: Arcade Dreamcast PlayStation PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom Virgin Interactive

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six/Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six/Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Dangun Feveron

Dangun Feveron

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 4

Genre: Scrolling shooter/Manic shooter

Publisher: Nihon System

history

Who was the US President on August 05, 1998?

On August 05, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1998?

On August 05, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1998?

On August 05, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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