What happened on Tuesday January 06, 1998?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1998:

• Lunar Prospector Spacecraft Launch NASA launches the Lunar Prospector spacecraft into orbit around the Moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration. The mission later discovers compelling evidence of frozen water in permanently shadowed craters near the Moon's poles, which could have profound implications for future space exploration and potential lunar colonization.
• Don Sutton Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame Legendary baseball pitcher Don Sutton is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing his exceptional career and significant contributions to the sport. Sutton was known for his remarkable consistency and longevity in Major League Baseball.
• Alan Eagleson Pleads Guilty to Fraud Prominent Canadian sports agent Alan Eagleson pleads guilty to fraud charges, marking a significant moment in professional sports management ethics. His legal troubles exposed corruption in hockey player representation and management.
• Barry Switzer Resigns as Dallas Cowboys Coach Barry Switzer steps down from his position as head coach of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, concluding a tumultuous period for the storied franchise. Switzer, who had previously won a Super Bowl with the team, leaves amid performance and management challenges.

Events in 1998

January 06, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1998

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1998

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

Stock market quotes on January 06, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $15.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $129.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $74.56
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.37

January 06, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Chicago Bulls : 79 - 90
• Charlotte Hornets - Seattle SuperSonics : 81 - 102
• Denver Nuggets - Dallas Mavericks : 90 - 108
• Houston Rockets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 70 - 100
• Los Angeles Clippers - Sacramento Kings : 89 - 105

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie - Partick : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Scarborough - Darlington : 2 - 1

January 06, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 6th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1998 can also be written as 1/6/1998 in the US and as 6/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1998 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
4. Janet - Together Again
5. LSG - My Body

January 06, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1998 was Never Ever by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. All Saints - Never Ever
2. Various Artists - Perfect Day
3. The Spice Girls - Too Much
4. Janet Jackson - Together Again
5. Robbie Williams - Angels

January 06, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1998 was My Body by LSG, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. LSG - My Body
2. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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January 06, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1998 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 01:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Someone born on January 06, 1998 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 17 days old,

or 1424 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9969 days old,

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