Saturday August 15, 1998: on this day

August 15, 1998 was the 227th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1998, who was born and died on August 15, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1998?


August 15, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1998 can also be written as 8/15/1998 in the US and as 15/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 15, 1998: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Freiburg : 1 - 2
  • Leverkusen - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Schalke 04 : 3 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
  • Nurnberg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • TB Berlin - F Koln : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Ajaccio : 0 - 2
  • Beauvais - Troyes : 0 - 3
  • Caen - St Etienne : 1 - 1
  • Cannes - Red Star 93 : 1 - 1
  • Chateauroux - Valence : 5 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Nancy : 3 - 2
  • Le Havre - Bordeaux : 2 - 3
  • Metz - Marseille : 0 - 1
  • Monaco - Sochaux : 4 - 1
  • Montpellier - Rennes : 3 - 1
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August 15, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 15, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 03:36 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 15, 1998?


Famous people born on August 15, 1998:

  • Umi Garrett

    Umi Garrett is a Japanese-American classical pianist known for her virtuosic performances and international acclaim.

  • Natasha Bure

    Youtube star.

  • Bruno Fernando
  • Gulliver McGrath
  • Giovanna Pedroso
  • Jari Vlak
  • Neven Đurasek
  • Ndifreke Udo
  • Alejandro Della Nave

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 4 days old,

or 1335 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9348 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1998?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 1998.

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August 15, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1998:

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Alfonso Ambrosino
  • Georges Strouvé
  • Anatole Vilzak

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

  • Vincenta Zaleska

    Notable physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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August 15, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1998:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

I Know This Much Is True

By:

My twin brother Thomas entered the Three Rivers Connecticut public library on October 12, 1990. He retreated into one of the rear study carsrels and prayed that the sacrifice he was about forcibly making would be accepted.

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.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

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 …

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

By:

"A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter."--Washington

August 15, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Chess

Lego Chess

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Lego Media

F-16 Multirole Fighter

F-16 Multirole Fighter

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: NovaLogic

Warhammer: Dark Omen

Warhammer: Dark Omen

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Axis & Allies

Axis & Allies

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Hasbro Interactive

Forsaken

Forsaken

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Nintendo 64

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1998?

On August 15, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1998?

On August 15, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1998?

On August 15, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

history

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.

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Saturday August 15, 1998