Wednesday August 12, 1998: on this day

August 12, 1998 was the 224th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1998, who was born and died on August 12, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, directed by Guy Ritchie), 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 12th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1998?


August 12, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1998 can also be written as 8/12/1998 in the US and as 12/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 12, 1998: What happened on that day?


August 12, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 12, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $39.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $104.31
  • General Electric GE: opens at $88.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.75

August 12, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Oberhausen - TB Berlin : 0 - 2
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August 12, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:21 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1998.

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Who was born on August 12, 1998?


Famous people born on August 12, 1998:

  • Stephanos Tsitsipas

    Greek tennis player known for his powerful serve and aggressive playing style.

  • Lauren Cimorelli

    Pop singer.

  • Robert Hainsey
  • Derrick Harvey jr
  • Hava
  • Daryl Louise
  • Auston Trusty
  • Rudy Pankow
  • Mihaela Ciolacu
  • Marco Di Pizzo
  • Lily Snowden-Fine

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 7 days old,

or 1335 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9351 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1998?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 1998.

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August 12, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1998:

  • Jesús Loroño
  • Guido Monina
  • Alfredo Giovanardi
  • Giuseppe Fina
  • Alessandro Perosa
  • Gilles Terral

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1998:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way
  3. - You're Still The One
  4. - Adia
  5. - Make It Hot

August 12, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. 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 12, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - Make It Hot
  3. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  4. - The First Night youtube
  5. - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

August 12, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 12, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  2. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  3. - Rezo
  4. - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
  5. - Corazon Encadenado

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August 12, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Rounders

Rounders

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Dahl

Starring: Matt Damon, Edward Norton, Gretchen Mol, John Malkovich

Country: United States of America

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54

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mark Christopher

Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers

Ground Control

Ground Control

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Richard Howard

Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Robert Sean Leonard, Bruce McGill, Kristy Swanson

Rewind

Rewind

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Gobbi

Starring: Raoul Bova, Luca Zingaretti, Alice Evans, Maruschka Detmers, Antonio Marsina, Niels Arestrup, Candice Hugo, Marie Laborit, Cécile Pallas, Jay Benedict, André Oumansky, Philippe Dajoux

Country: Italy

August 12, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins

Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution

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Message In A Bottle by Nicholas Sparks

Message In A Bottle

By:

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.

The Gifts Of The Jews by Thomas Cahill

The Gifts Of The Jews

By:

Author of the bestselling How the Irish Saved Civilization, Thomas Cahill has done it again. Thomas Cahill's The Gifts of the Jews takes us on a magical journey through history.

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

By:

Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

Ship Of Gold In The Deep Blue Sea by Gary Kinder

Ship Of Gold In The Deep Blue Sea

By:

Original publication in 1998, Gary Kinder's Ship of Gold in The Deep Blue Sea was a bestseller in hardcover and paperback. It tells the story of how the Deep Blue Sea was submerged.

August 12, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 12, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

China: The Forbidden City

China: The Forbidden City

Platform: Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: R&P Electronic Media

Daytona USA 2

Daytona USA 2

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Sega

Assault (EU) Assault: Retribution (NA)

Assault (EU) Assault: Retribution (NA)

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action

Publisher: EU Telstar; NA Midway Games

Dangun Feveron

Dangun Feveron

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 4

Genre: Scrolling shooter/Manic shooter

Publisher: Nihon System

Cardinal SYN

Cardinal SYN

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 989 Studios

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1998?

On August 12, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1998?

On August 12, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1998?

On August 12, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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