Monday August 17, 1998: on this day

August 17, 1998 was the 229th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1998, who was born and died on August 17, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Train of Life, directed by Radu Mihaileanu), TV series (e.g. Hercules) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1998?


August 17, 1998 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1998 can also be written as 8/17/1998 in the US and as 17/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 17, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1998:

  • Monica lewinsky scandal: us president bill clinton admits in taped testimony that he had an ''improper physical relationship'' with white house intern monica lewinsky. on the same day he admits before the nation that he ''misled people'' about the relationship.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 17, 1998

August 17, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 17, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 17, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.87
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $41.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $103.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $87.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.12

August 17, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - St Pauli : 3 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Arsenal - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 1
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August 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:48 am and setting at 05:29 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 17, 1998?


Famous people born on August 17, 1998:

  • Calvin Mijnsbergen

    Younow star.

  • Ilinca
  • Walmer Martinez
  • Simone Mazzocchi
  • Agustín Oliveros
  • Fabian Rohner
  • Eleonora Romanova
  • André Vidigal
  • Iván Barbero
  • Divine Deablo
  • Dembo Darboe

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 17th

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August 17, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 2 days old,

or 1335 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9346 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1998?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 1998.

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August 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1998:

  • Władysław Komar

    Polish shot putter and actor (d. 1998).

  • Tadeusz Ślusarski

    Polish pole vaulter (d. 1998).

  • Fulvio Sisti
  • Ab de Vries
  • Pierre Deniker
  • Terry Garvin
  • Tameo Ide
  • Ilva Ligabue
  • Raquel Rastenni
  • Tameo Ide (井出 多米夫)
  • Lindsay Pryor
  • Johnny Lipon
  • Paul Thillard

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1998:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way
  3. - Adia
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - The First Night youtube

August 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. 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 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 17, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1998 was Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto by Onda Vaselina, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 17, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Train of Life

Train of Life

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Radu Mihaileanu

Starring: Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Michel Muller

Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anand Tucker

Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey

Spriggan

Spriggan

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hirotsugu Kawasaki

Starring: Shotaro Morikubo, Ryuji Aigase, Takehito Koyasu, Katsumi Suzuki

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Maria Ripoll

Starring: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penélope Cruz, Gustavo Salmerón

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 17, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

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

August 17, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

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

Coast Road by Barbara Delinsky

Coast Road

By:

Barbara Delinsky's New York Times bestseller, "a heartwarming tale" (Star Tribune Minneapolis), is as richly textured as it is captivating.

The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon

The Best Laid Plans

By:

He wanted power. Oliver Russell will rise to the highest office in power, that of President of the United States. She was determined to get revenge. Leslie Stewart, his fiancee and a woman who was dedicated to one purpose-the downfall …

A Pirate Looks At Fifty by Jimmy Buffett

A Pirate Looks At Fifty

By:

For millions of Jimmy Buffett fans, Tales From Margaritaville, and Where Is Joe Merchant? are his best-selling books.

Low Country by Anne Rivers Siddons

Low Country

By:

Caroline Venable is everything she expected from her Southern heritage: money, prestige and a powerful husband. She also has a predictable schedule of country club luncheons, cocktail parties and dinners hosting wealthy clients and friends.

August 17, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy

Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Infogrames

F-1 World Grand Prix

F-1 World Grand Prix

Platform: Dreamcast, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, PC, PlayStation

Genre: Sim racing

Publisher: JP / EU Nintendo; NA Video System; NA / EU Sega; JP Video System; NA Eidos Interactive; EU Video System

Ankh: The Tales of Mystery

Ankh: The Tales of Mystery

Platform: Acorn RISC

Genre: Third-person adventure

Publisher: Acorn Computer Enterprises, Koala Soft, R-Comp Interactive

Divi-Dead

Divi-Dead

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Eroge, visual novel

Publisher: NA Himeya Soft; EU Otaku Publishing

Cardinal SYN

Cardinal SYN

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 989 Studios

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1998?

On August 17, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1998?

On August 17, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1998?

On August 17, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

Find out more about August 17th

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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.

Monday August 17, 1998