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US date format: 5/6/1998, UK date format: 6/5/1998
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 6, 1998).
Famous birthdays on this day include Mateusz Hołownia and Claud Adjapong.
The number one song in US was Too Close by Next. Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints was #1 song in the UK.
Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1998 while Message In A Bottle by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Open House. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Flame Dragon Plus or Black Dahlia.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 06, 1998 Events
What happened on May 06, 1998?
Historical Events
- Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his 5th career start.
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May 06, 1998 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 06, 1998?
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May 06, 1998 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 06, 1998?
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Godzilla
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria
Country: United States of America
The General
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Adrian Dunbar, Sean McGinley, Maria Doyle Kennedy
Velvet Goldmine
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Todd Haynes
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette
The Impostors
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Stanley Tucci
Starring: Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Walker Jones, Jessica Walling
Illuminata
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Turturro
Starring: Leo Bassi, Henri Behar, Maurizio Benazzo, Fernando Bolles
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 06, 1998? Which were the top hits on May 06, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Next - Too Close
- Mariah Carey - My All
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
- Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
Top #5 songs in the UK
- All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
- The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
- Boyzone - All That I Need
- Aqua - Turn Back Time
- Steps - Last Thing On My Mind
Top #5 R&B songs
- Next - Too Close
- Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
- Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker - Let's Ride
- Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
- Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
Top #5 Latin songs
- Servando y Florentino - Una Fan Enamorada
- Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
- Alejandro Fernandez - No Se Olvidar
- Juan Gabriel - Asi Fue
- Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
Sport Games on May 06, 1998
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
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Open House
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Flashback
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Franco Amurri
Cardcaptor Sakura
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Morio Asaka
Push
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Paul McGuigan
Cowboy Bebop
Release year: 1998
Written by: Hajime Yatate
Directed by: Hirokazu Yamada
Starring: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Kevin Seymour, Steve Blum
Country: Japan
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1998?
- LIFE: Septuplets
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Viagra: The Potency Pill -- May 4, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9637
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.430
- Wired: Wired - May, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Message In A Bottle
By: Nicholas Sparks
Theresa Osborne, a divorcee and disillusioned in her relationships, is out jogging when she spots a bottle at the beach. The bottle contains a love letter and longing letter to Catherine, signed simply by Garrett.
Swimming To Catalina
By: Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington believed he had heard from Arrington, his ex-girlfriend after she divorced him to marry Vance Calder. Calder called Stone in a desperate attempt to get him out of his shell.
An Instance Of The Fingerpost
By: Iain Pears
An Instance of The Fingerpost, a national bestseller and one New York Public Library's Books to Remember is a historical mystery by Iain Pears. "It
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Flame Dragon Plus
Black Dahlia
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate
1080° Snowboarding
Blood II: The Chosen
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 06, 1998?
On May 06, 1998 several famous people were born including, Mateusz Hołownia, Claud Adjapong.
Which famous people died on May 06, 1998?
Famous people died on May 06, 1998 include, Chatichai Choonhavan, Juan Antonio García Díez, Erich Mende.
What was the number one song in May 06, 1998?
The number one song in the week of May 06, 1998 was Too Close by Next in US and Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints in UK.
What were the top hits on May 06, 1998?
The top hits on May 06, 1998 were Too Close by Next, My All by Mariah Carey, You're Still The One by Shania Twain in US and Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, Feel It by The Tamperer featuring Maya, All That I Need by Boyzone in UK.
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