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US date format: 1/17/1998, UK date format: 17/1/1998
The day of the week was Saturday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 17, 1998).
Famous birthdays on this day include Jeff Reine-Adélaïde and Anthony Zambrano.
The number one song in US was Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden. Never Ever by All Saints was #1 song in the UK.
Pi, directed by Darren Aronofsky, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1998 while Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Dawson's Creek. If you liked videogames you were probably playing TOCA 2 Touring Cars or Air Boarder 64.
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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January 17, 1998 Events
What happened on January 17, 1998?
Historical Events
- President Clinton faces sexual harassment charges from Paula Jones
- Lewinsky scandal: Matt Drudge breaks the story of the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky affair on his website The Drudge Report.
- The Drudge Report breaks the story about U.S. President Bill Clinton's alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky, which would lead to the House of Representatives' impeachment of him.
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January 17, 1998 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on January 17, 1998?
An Israeli 16 years old teenager who was...
Other January 17th famous birthdays
Dancer.
Dancer.
Vine Star.
Movie Actor.
How old am I?
If January 17, 1998 is your birthday you are 25 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 17.
January 17, 1998 Famous Deaths
Who died on January 17, 1998?
American bluesman (Born 1930).
Other January 17th famous deaths
American songwriter and producer (d....
American football player (Born 1983).
Indian politician 6th Chief Minister of...
Greek politician and author (Born 1919).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Pi
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman, Pamela Hart
Country: United States of America
Great Expectations
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper
Country: United States of America
Ringu
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Hideo Nakata
Starring: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Yûko Takeuchi, Hitomi Satô
Zero Effect
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Bill Pullman, Ben Stiller, Ryan O'Neal, Kim Dickens
Sliding Doors
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Peter Howitt
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, John Lynch, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 17, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
- Janet - Together Again
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
Top #5 songs in the UK
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- The Spice Girls - Too Much
- Janet Jackson - Together Again
- Robbie Williams - Angels
Top #5 R&B songs
- LSG - My Body
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Busta Rhymes - Dangerous
- Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
Top #5 Latin songs
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Ana Gabriel - A Pesar De Todos
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Luis Miguel - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
- Juan Gabriel - Te Sigo Amando
Sport Games on January 17, 1998
NBA
American Basketball- Atlanta Hawks - New Jersey Nets : 81 - 97
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Seattle SuperSonics : 91 - 99
- Golden State Warriors - Philadelphia 76ers : 84 - 112
- Los Angeles Clippers - Washington Wizards : 99 - 108
- Miami Heat - Los Angeles Lakers : 99 - 108
Jupiler League
Football (Belgium)- Aalst - Beveren : 3 - 0
- Anderlecht - Antwerp : 2 - 2
- Charleroi - Genk : 1 - 2
- Lokeren - Lierse : 4 - 2
- St Truiden - Westerlo : 0 - 0
La Liga Primera Division
Football (Spain)- Celta - Espanol : 1 - 0
- Oviedo - Zaragoza : 3 - 0
- Valladolid - Ath Madrid : 2 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division
Football (Spain)- Ath Madrid B - Lleida : 3 - 1
- Hercules - Villarreal : 2 - 1
- Numancia - Vallecano : 0 - 1
- Osasuna - Toledo : 1 - 1
- Sevilla - Orense : 1 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Dawson's Creek
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Steve Miner
Unfinished Business
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Ken Scott
Sleepwalkers
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mick Garris
Bed & Breakfast
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Marcio Garcia
Stella Street
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Peter Richardson
How old am I?
If January 17, 1998 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1998?
- LIFE: Year In Pictures
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Jerry Seinfeld -- Jan. 12, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11156
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.414
- Wired: Wired - January, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
Cat & Mouse
By: James Patterson
Alex Cross is back, and so is a suicidal and raging Gary Soneji. Cross will be released from prison, and he will die from the AIDS virus he contracted while there.
The Man Who Listens To Horses
By: Monty Roberts
Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.
Underworld
By: Don DeLillo
A finalist for the National Book Award, Don DeLillo's most powerful and riveting novel--"a great American novel, a masterpiece, a thrilling page-turner" (San Francisco Chronicle)--Underworld is about the second half of
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
TOCA 2 Touring Cars
Air Boarder 64
Looney Tunes: Carrot Crazy
Mario Party
Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 17, 1998?
On January 17, 1998 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is January 17, 1998?
On January 17, 1998 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on January 17, 1998?
On January 17, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1998?
On January 17, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1998?
On January 17, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 17, 1998?
On January 17, 1998 several famous people were born including, Jeff Reine-Adélaïde, Anthony Zambrano, Gilad Shaar.
Which famous people died on January 17, 1998?
Famous people died on January 17, 1998 include, Junior Kimbrough, Helvi Hämäläinen, David «Junior» Kimbrough.
What was the number one song in January 17, 1998?
The number one song in the week of January 17, 1998 was Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden in US and Never Ever by All Saints in UK.
What were the top hits on January 17, 1998?
The top hits on January 17, 1998 were Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden, Together Again by Janet, Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John in US and Never Ever by All Saints, Perfect Day by Various Artists, Too Much by The Spice Girls in UK.
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