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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1998What happened on Tuesday, February 17, 1998?
About February 17th, 1998, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 17, 1998, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, a significant event in the Balkans. This declaration was a pivotal moment in the region's history, leading to international recognition and ongoing disputes. The move was met with mixed reactions globally, influencing future diplomatic relations.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1998 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Nice & Slow by Usher
- #1 UK song: Doctor Jones by Aqua
- Popular movie: There's Something About Mary directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
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- February 17, 1998: What happened on that day?
- February 17, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- February 17, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1998?
- Who was born on February 17, 1998?
- February 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1998?
- Back in 1998
February 17, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1998:
- Kosovo independence declaration On February 17, 1998, Kosovo declared independence from Serbia, a significant event in the Balkans. This declaration was a pivotal moment in the region's history, leading to international recognition and ongoing disputes. The move was met with mixed reactions globally, influencing future diplomatic relations. source: bbc.com
- USA women's hockey team wins Olympic gold medal On February 17, 1998, the United States women's ice hockey team secured the first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's ice hockey at the Nagano Winter Olympics. They defeated Canada 3-1 in the gold medal game, marking a historic achievement for the sport. source: olympics.com
- USA Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Victory The United States Women's Ice Hockey Team defeated Canada to win their first Olympic Gold medal, marking a historic moment in women's sports and international ice hockey competition.
- Diane Zamora Murder Conviction Diane Zamora, a 20-year-old US Naval Academy cadet, was convicted of capital murder in a high-profile criminal case that shocked the military community.
February 17, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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February 17, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 17, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.25
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $158.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $78.44
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.06
February 17, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Boston Celtics - Sacramento Kings : 99 - 102
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Philadelphia 76ers : 97 - 98
- Detroit Pistons - San Antonio Spurs : 94 - 95
- Golden State Warriors - Portland Trail Blazers : 83 - 101
- Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 97 - 105
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Bury - Stoke : 0 - 0
- Charlton - QPR : 1 - 1
- Crewe - Birmingham : 0 - 2
- Hamilton - Ayr : 1 - 1
- Nott'm Forest - Huddersfield : 3 - 0
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Clyde - Livingston : 0 - 3
- Stenhousemuir - Brechin : 3 - 1
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Cardiff - Mansfield : 4 - 1
- East Stirling - Dumbarton : 1 - 0
What day of the week was February 17, 1998?
February 17, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1998 can also be written as 2/17/1998 in the US and as 17/2/1998 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1998?
Famous people born on February 17, 1998:
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Morgenštern
February 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1998:
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Ernst JüngerGerman philosopher, essayist, and novelist.
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Bob Merrill
February 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
- Usher - Nice & Slow
- Janet - Together Again
- Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Puff Daddy - Been Around The World
February 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1998 was Doctor Jones by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
- Aqua - Doctor Jones
- Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna
February 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
- Usher - Nice & Slow
- Destiny's Child - No, No, No
- Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
- Mase Featuring Total - What You Want
- Ol Skool [Featuring Keith Sweat & Xscape] - Am I Dreaming
February 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1998 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 10:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1998.
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Someone born on February 17, 1998 is:
28 years 5 months old,
or 341 months and 19 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1998?
There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1998?
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The history attached to February 17, 1998 includes Kosovo independence declaration, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
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Cinema from the world of February 17, 1998 included There's Something About Mary, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 17, 1998 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Morgenštern, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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