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US date format: 5/16/1998, UK date format: 16/5/1998
The day of the week was Saturday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 16, 1998).
Famous birthdays on this day include Ariel Waller and IamSanna .
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.
Dushman, directed by Tanuja Chandra, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1998 while Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Open House. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Mario Party or Bomberman Quest.
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 16, 1998 Events
What happened on May 16, 1998?
Historical Events
- First Global Street Party, with events in Czech Republic, Netherlands, Finland, Germany, USA, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, England. Total of 30 Reclaim The Streets events are held in 20 countries, on sections of public roads, by hundreds or thousands of people.
- 124th Preakness: Kent Desormeaux on Real Quiet wins in 1:54.8.
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May 16, 1998 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 16, 1998?
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May 16, 1998 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 16, 1998?
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Dushman
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Tanuja Chandra
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Jas Arora, Tanvi Azmi
Sitcom
Release year: 1998
Directed by: François Ozon
Starring: Évelyne Dandry, François Marthouret, Marina de Van, Adrien de Van
Hope Floats
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Forest Whitaker
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman
Knock Off
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Hark Tsui
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon, Paul Sorvino
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 16, 1998? Which were the top hits on May 16, 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)
- Public Announcement - Body Bumpin' Yippie-Yi-Yo
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
- 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)
- Servando y Florentino - Una Fan Enamorada
Sport Games on May 16, 1998
NBA
American Basketball- Los Angeles Lakers - Utah Jazz : 77 - 112
Serie A
Italian Football- Atalanta - Juventus : 1 - 1
- Bologna - Lazio : 2 - 1
- Fiorentina - Milan : 2 - 0
- Inter - Empoli : 4 - 1
- Lecce - Piacenza : 1 - 3
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Sp Gijon - La Coruna : 0 - 3
La Liga Segunda Division
Football (Spain)- Alaves - Toledo : 3 - 0
- Ath Madrid B - Eibar : 2 - 0
- Badajoz - Orense : 2 - 0
- Elche - Xerez : 1 - 0
- Extremadura - Jaen : 2 - 2
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: Where Are My Girls? -- May 11, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9638
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.432
- Wired: Wired - May, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Memoirs of a Geisha
By: Arthur Golden
This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.
A Patchwork Planet
By: Anne Tyler
This is Anne Tyler's fourteenth novel, and one of her most beloved. It tells the story about a loving loser trying to make his life right.
Black And Blue
By: Anna Quindlen
Fran Benedetto kept her secrets, covered her bruises for 18 years. Because she wanted Bobby to be a father for her son and because she loved him despite everything, she stayed with Bobby.
Cold Mountain
By: Charles Frazier
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 …
Pandora
By: Anne Rice
Anne Rice, creators of the Vampire Lestat and the Mayfair Witches, has now released the first of a series of novels linking together by David Talbot, a fledgling vampire who is attempting to be a chronicler for his fellow Undead.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Mario Party
Bomberman Quest
Buck Bumble
Digital Monster Ver. S: Digimon Tamers
Colin McRae Rally
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 16, 1998?
On May 16, 1998 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is May 16, 1998?
On May 16, 1998 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 16, 1998?
On May 16, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1998?
On May 16, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1998?
On May 16, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 16, 1998?
On May 16, 1998 several famous people were born including, Ariel Waller, IamSanna , Megan Ramsay.
Which famous people died on May 16, 1998?
Famous people died on May 16, 1998 include, Mayrata O'Wisiedo.
What was the number one song in May 16, 1998?
The number one song in the week of May 16, 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 16, 1998?
The top hits on May 16, 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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