What happened on Tuesday May 05, 1998?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1998:

• USS Yorktown Wreck Discovered by Robert D. Ballard Renowned marine archaeologist and former US Navy officer Robert D. Ballard successfully located the wreck of the USS Yorktown near Midway Atoll. The aircraft carrier was sunk during the pivotal Battle of Midway in 1942, a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This discovery provided significant historical and archaeological insights into the naval warfare of the era.
• USS Yorktown Wreck Discovered by Robert D. Ballard Renowned marine archaeologist and former US Navy officer Robert D. Ballard successfully located the wreck of the USS Yorktown near Midway Atoll. The aircraft carrier was sunk during the pivotal Battle of Midway in 1942, a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This discovery provided significant historical and archaeological insights into the naval warfare of the era.
• USS Yorktown Wreck Discovered by Robert D. Ballard Renowned marine archaeologist and former US Navy officer Robert D. Ballard successfully located the wreck of the USS Yorktown near Midway Atoll. The aircraft carrier was sunk during the pivotal Battle of Midway in 1942, a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This discovery provided significant historical and archaeological insights into the naval warfare of the era.
• First Euro Coins Minted in France The first euro coins were officially minted in Pessac, a city located in southwestern France, marking a significant milestone in the European Union's monetary integration process. This event represented a crucial step towards the eventual introduction of the euro as a common currency for multiple European nations.
• First Euro Coins Minted in France The first euro coins were officially minted in Pessac, a city located in southwestern France, marking a significant milestone in the European Union's monetary integration process. This event represented a crucial step towards the eventual introduction of the euro as a common currency for multiple European nations.
• First Euro Coins Minted in France The first euro coins were officially minted in Pessac, a city located in southwestern France, marking a significant milestone in the European Union's monetary integration process. This event represented a crucial step towards the eventual introduction of the euro as a common currency for multiple European nations.
• Galaxy IV Satellite Failure Disrupts US Communication Networks The Galaxy IV communications satellite experienced a critical system failure, causing a massive disruption in pager services across the United States. Approximately 80-90% of pager networks were rendered inoperable, highlighting the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructure and the importance of satellite technology.
• Galaxy IV Satellite Failure Disrupts US Communication Networks The Galaxy IV communications satellite experienced a critical system failure, causing a massive disruption in pager services across the United States. Approximately 80-90% of pager networks were rendered inoperable, highlighting the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructure and the importance of satellite technology.
• Galaxy IV Satellite Failure Disrupts US Communication Networks The Galaxy IV communications satellite experienced a critical system failure, causing a massive disruption in pager services across the United States. Approximately 80-90% of pager networks were rendered inoperable, highlighting the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructure and the importance of satellite technology.

Events in 1998

May 05, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on May 05, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.12
• Apple AAPL: opens at $29.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $87.62
• General Electric GE: opens at $84.62
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.69

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

NBA - American Basketball

• New York Knicks - Indiana Pacers : 83 - 93
• San Antonio Spurs - Utah Jazz : 82 - 83

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Beauvais - Lille : 2 - 1
• Caen - Gueugnon : 4 - 0
• Laval - Valence : 2 - 2
• Louhans-Cuis. - Nimes : 2 - 0
• Nancy - Le Mans : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Crystal Palace - West Ham : 3 - 3

May 05, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

May 05, 1998 in May 1998 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1998:

• Aryna Sabalenka

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Famous people died on May 05, 1998:

• Bice Bisordi
• Marco Mattiucci

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Famous people who died on May 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Next - Too Close
2. Mariah Carey - My All
3. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
4. The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
2. The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
3. Boyzone - All That I Need
4. Aqua - Turn Back Time
5. Steps - Last Thing On My Mind

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Next - Too Close
2. Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
3. Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker - Let's Ride
4. Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
5. Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1998 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 03:35 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 05, 1998 is:

26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 27 days old,

or 1408 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9859 days old,

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