What happened on Wednesday May 06, 1998?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1998:

• Apple Introduces Revolutionary iMac Computer Apple Computer launched the groundbreaking iMac computer, featuring a 233 MHz PowerPC G3 processor, 32 MB RAM, 4 GB hard drive, and a 15-inch monitor, priced at US$1,300. This model marked a significant design and technological shift for Apple, introducing a colorful, all-in-one computer that would help revive the company's fortunes.
• Tragic Vatican Murders: Swiss Guard Officers Found Dead A shocking incident occurred in the Vatican when Swiss Guard Alois Estermann, his wife Gladys Meza Romero, and Swiss Guard corporal Cédric Tornay were discovered dead in Estermann's quarters, creating a significant mystery and scandal within the Vatican's security forces.
• Kerry Wood's Historic Pitching Performance In a remarkable Major League Baseball game, rookie pitcher Kerry Wood of the Chicago Cubs achieved an extraordinary feat by striking out 20 Houston Astros, tying the major league record held by Roger Clemens. Wood's performance was even more impressive as he threw a one-hitter and did not issue a single walk in just his fifth career start.

Events in 1998

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

Magazines from May. 06, 1998

Newspapers from May. 06, 1998

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

Stock market quotes on May 06, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.06
• Apple AAPL: opens at $29.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $87.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $83.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.00

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Chicago Bulls : 78 - 76
• Los Angeles Lakers - Seattle SuperSonics : 92 - 68

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Sevilla - Albacete : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Liverpool - Arsenal : 4 - 0

May 06, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1998 can also be written as 5/6/1998 in the US and as 6/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1998 in May 1998 calendar

Famous people died on May 06, 1998:

• Chatichai Choonhavan

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on May 6th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 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 6th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1998 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 04:04 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 06, 1998 is:

26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 17 days old,

or 1407 weeks

or 9849 days old,

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