Thursday August 06, 1998: on this day

August 06, 1998 was the 218th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1998, who was born and died on August 06, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1998?


August 06, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1998 can also be written as 8/6/1998 in the US and as 6/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 06, 1998: What happened on that day?


August 06, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 06, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 06, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $65.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $35.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $103.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $86.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.81
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August 06, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 05:22 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 06, 1998?


Famous people born on August 06, 1998:

  • Destiny Odom

    Family member.

  • Jack Scanlon

    Movie actor.

  • CJ Dippa

    Rapper.

  • Vadim Gulceac
  • Mohamed Mazag
  • Ricardinho
  • Nicholas Pierini
  • Juan Pablo Plada
  • Stefan Purtić
  • Chantelle Swaby
  • Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado
  • Connor Brown
  • Justin Gorham

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 13 days old,

or 1336 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9357 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1998?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 1998.

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August 06, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1998:

  • André Weil

    French-american mathematician and academic (b. 1906).

  • Francesco Capocasale
  • Antonio Mario Radmilli
  • Henk Bosveld
  • Todor Zhivkov

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

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August 06, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1998:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 06, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

By:

Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

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.

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones's Diary

By:

Bridget Jones, Helen Fielding's #1 Bestseller, is the inspiration behind the September 2016 Working Title film release Bridget Jones's Baby starring Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth as well as Patrick Dempsey, Emma Thompson, and Patrick Dempsey.

A Pirate Looks at Fifty by Jimmy Buffett

A Pirate Looks at Fifty

By:

Here is Jimmy Buffett's ultimate philosophy on life and living it. You can find it here.

The Klone and I by Danielle Steel

The Klone and I

By:

Stephanie married a rat. After 13 years of marriage, and two children, Stephanie was devastated to see him leave her for a younger woman.

August 06, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Extreme-G 2

Extreme-G 2

Platform: Nintendo 64, PC

Genre: Futuristic racing game

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

EV Override

EV Override

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within

Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Point-and-click adventure, survival horror

Publisher: NA Agetec; JP Human Entertainment

The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Android

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; NA Activision; EU Sony Computer Entertainment; EU Ubi Soft Entertainment (PC)

Echo Night

Echo Night

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: First-person adventure Survival horror

Publisher: JP From Software; NA Agetec

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1998?

On August 06, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1998?

On August 06, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1998?

On August 06, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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history

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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