Thursday February 05, 1998: on this day

February 05, 1998 was the 36th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 05, 1998, who was born and died on February 05, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Together Again by Janet), movies (e.g. The Big Lebowski, directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen), TV series (e.g. Sparsh) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1998?


February 05, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 36th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1998 can also be written as 2/5/1998 in the US and as 5/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1998 in February 1998 calendar

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February 05, 1998: What happened on that day?


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

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

Stock market quotes on February 05, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $18.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $158.13
  • General Electric GE: opens at $77.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $99.12

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Cleveland Cavaliers : 108 - 94
  • Dallas Mavericks - Toronto Raptors : 93 - 101
  • Houston Rockets - Detroit Pistons : 92 - 104
  • Miami Heat - Milwaukee Bucks : 91 - 87
  • Phoenix Suns - New Jersey Nets : 94 - 106

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Cannes - Nantes : 2 - 3
  • Le Havre - Chateauroux : 5 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • For Sittard - Sparta : 2 - 1
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February 05, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 05, 1998 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 05, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:27 pm and setting at 03:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 1998.

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Who was born on February 05, 1998?


Famous people born on February 05, 1998:

  • Newel Kim

    Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding.

  • Jamie Brandon
  • Ibrahima Condé
  • Luigi Fedele
  • Kristóf Hinora
  • Rodions Kurucs
  • Dani Morer
  • Davit Samurk'asovi
  • Rafael Santos
  • Inal Tasoev
  • Marcelo Velasco
  • Tai Wynyard
  • Özer Özdemir
  • Ben Sheaf
  • Daniel Morer Cabrera

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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


You are 26 years 1 month old,

or 313 months and 14 days old,

or 1362 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9539 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 05, 1998?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 05, 1998:

  • Elfie Miklós

    Elfie Miklós was a Hungarian mathematician known for her work in number theory.

  • Tim Kelly

    American musician (born 1963).

  • Kim Ki-young
  • Eduardo Francisco Pironio

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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


Holidays on February 05, 1998:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1998:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1998 was Together Again by Janet, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Together Again youtube
  2. - Nice & Slow youtube
  3. - How Do I Live
  4. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube
  5. - Been Around The World

February 05, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1998 was My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  2. - Doctor Jones
  3. - Never Ever
  4. - Angels
  5. - Let Me Show You

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nice & Slow youtube
  2. - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
  3. - My Body
  4. - Dangerous
  5. - A Song For Mama

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 05, 1998 was Por Que Te Conoci by Los Temerarios, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 05, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Por Que Te Conoci
  2. - En El Jardin
  3. - Lluvia Cae
  4. - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
  5. - A Pesar De Todos

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

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

The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi

Country: United States of America

Dangerous Beauty

Dangerous Beauty

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Marshall Herskovitz

Starring: Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Oliver Platt, Fred Ward

Senseless

Senseless

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Penelope Spheeris

Starring: Marlon Wayans, David Spade, Brad Dourif, Esther Scott

The Secret Kingdom

The Secret Kingdom

Release year: 1998

Directed by: David Schmoeller

Starring: Billy O'Sullivan, Andrew Ducote, Samantha Tabak, Gerald S. O'Loughlin

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Sparsh

Sparsh

Release year: 1998

Dawson's Creek

Dawson's Creek

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Steve Miner

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ken Scott

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

Stella Street

Stella Street

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Peter Richardson

February 05, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Sharp Edges by Jayne Ann Krentz

Sharp Edges

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Eugenia Swift, a young woman with singular sensibilities, is a connoisseur and admirer of beauty... and naturally inclined towards tackling even the most difficult tasks.

A Certain Justice by P. D. James

A Certain Justice

By:

New York Times Bestseller

The Celestine Vision by James Redfield

The Celestine Vision

By:

The Celestine Prophecy is a Wonderful New Addition to the Vision. James Redfield created a new vision of spirituality when he wrote The Celestine Prophecy, and The Tenth Insight.

Talking to Heaven by James Van Praagh

Talking to Heaven

By:

Talking to Heaven: A medium's message of life after death

Paradise by Toni Morrison

Paradise

By:

They shoot the white girl first. They can go slowly with the rest." This is Toni Morrison’s Paradise. It opens with a horrific scene of mass violence, and then chronicles its origins in a small, all-black town in rural Oklahoma.

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

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

Bio F.R.E.A.K.S.

Bio F.R.E.A.K.S.

Platform: Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Midway Games

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64

Genre: Action, shooter

Publisher: Nintendo 64 NA LucasArts EU Nintendo Windows LucasArts; NA LucasArts; EU Nintendo

Genjū Ryodan

Genjū Ryodan

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Axela

Ehrgeiz

Ehrgeiz

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Square; NA Square Electronic Arts; PAL Square; JP Square Enix

Airline Tycoon

Airline Tycoon

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, MorphOS, Linux, ZETA, iOS, Android

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: Infogrames: Original Monte Cristo: First Class, Evolution Spellbound: Deluxe for Windows RuneSoft: Deluxe for Linux, Mac OS X, ZETA, iOS, Android

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Who was the US President on February 05, 1998?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1998?

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

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 1998?

February 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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