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see horoscope and birth chart for July 17, 1998What happened on Friday, July 17, 1998?
About July 17th, 1998, in brief:
- Historical events: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established on July 17, 1998, with the adoption of the Rome Statute. This landmark treaty aimed to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, marking a significant development in international law.
- Day of the week: July 17th, 1998 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica
- #1 UK song: Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya
- Popular movie: There's Something About Mary directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
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- July 17, 1998: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 17, 1998?
- Who was born on July 17, 1998?
- July 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- July 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 17, 1998?
- Back in 1998
July 17, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 1998:
- International Criminal Court established The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established on July 17, 1998, with the adoption of the Rome Statute. This landmark treaty aimed to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, marking a significant development in international law. source: icc-cpi.int
- Papua New Guinea devastating earthquake and tsunami On July 17, 1998, a powerful earthquake struck Papua New Guinea, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities. The disaster resulted in significant loss of life and destruction of infrastructure, with thousands affected. source: usgs.gov
- Nicholas II and family burial On July 17, 1998, the remains of Tsar Nicholas II and his family were buried in St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia. This event marked a significant moment in Russian history, symbolizing the end of the Romanov dynasty's tragic legacy. source: bbc.com
- Syphilis Genome Sequenced Biologists publish groundbreaking research in the journal Science, successfully sequencing the complete genome of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis.
- Stealth Bomber Public Debut The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber makes its first public flight from Palmdale, California, showcasing advanced military aviation technology.
- Birth of Spanish Royal Family Member Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y de Borbón, grandson of Juan Carlos I of Spain, is born.
July 17, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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July 17, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 17, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.56
- Apple AAPL: opens at $37.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $117.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $96.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.56
What day of the week was July 17, 1998?
July 17, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 1998 can also be written as 7/17/1998 in the US and as 17/7/1998 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 17, 1998?
Famous people born on July 17, 1998:
![Felipe Marichalar]()
Felipe MarichalarFirst grandchild of King Juan Carlos, born to Princess Elena de Bourbon and Jaime de Marichalar, a Spanish royal family member.
July 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
July 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 17, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 13th and July 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- Usher - My Way
- Next - Too Close
- Sarah McLachlan - Adia
July 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1998 was Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
- Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
- B*Witched - C'est La Vie
- Another Level - Freak Me
- Billie - Because We Want To
- Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
July 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
- Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
- Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
- Next - Too Close
July 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 1998 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 03:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1998.
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Someone born on July 17, 1998 is:
28 years and 19 days old,
or 336 months and 19 days old,
or 1463 weeks and 5 days old,
or 10246 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1998?
There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1998?
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Why 1998 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 17, 1998, a 1998 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 17, 1998 includes International Criminal Court established, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 17, 1998 included “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monica, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 17, 1998 included There's Something About Mary, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
July 17, 1998 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Felipe Marichalar, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make July 17, 1998 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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