What happened on Sunday July 12, 1998?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1998:

• Burial of Nicholas II and Family In Saint Petersburg, Russia, Nicholas II and his family were finally laid to rest in St. Catherine Chapel, 80 years after their execution by Bolsheviks. This somber event marked a significant moment of historical reconciliation and closure for the last Russian imperial family.
• Papua New Guinea Tsunami Disaster A devastating tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake destroyed 10 villages in Papua New Guinea, resulting in an estimated 1,500 fatalities, with 2,000 people unaccounted for and thousands left homeless. This catastrophic natural disaster caused immense human suffering and widespread destruction.
• Quinn Brothers Tragedy The Ulster Volunteer Force committed a horrific act of violence by attacking a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, using a petrol bomb and killing the Quinn brothers, highlighting the ongoing sectarian tensions during this period.
• Syphilis Genome Sequencing Biologists made a significant scientific breakthrough by successfully sequencing the genome of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for causing syphilis, potentially opening new avenues for understanding and treating the disease.
• Meteorite Fall in Kitchener A meteorite fell harmlessly to the ground in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, an interesting but relatively minor astronomical event.

Events in 1998

July 12, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1998

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1998

July 12, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1998 can also be written as 7/12/1998 in the US and as 12/7/1998 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1998 in July 1998 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1998:

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1998:

• Serge Lemoyne

  Renowned French Canadian visual artist known for his significant contributions to Quebec's contemporary art scene during the late 20th...

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
3. Next - Too Close
4. Usher - My Way
5. Madonna - Ray Of Light

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1998 was Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
2. B*Witched - C'est La Vie
3. Another Level - Freak Me
4. Billie - Because We Want To
5. Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight

July 12, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
3. Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
4. Next - Too Close
5. Usher - My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 12, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1998 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 09:51 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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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1998

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Someone born on July 12, 1998 is:

26 years 10 months old,

or 322 months and 1 day old,

or 1400 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9802 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1998?

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

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

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