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see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1998What happened on Saturday, October 17, 1998?
About October 17th, 1998, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 17, 1998, a major storm system caused severe flooding across parts of South and Southeast Texas. The storm resulted in over 20 inches of rainfall in some areas, leading to widespread flash flooding, 31 fatalities, and approximately $750 million in damages.
- Day of the week: October 17th, 1998 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: One Week by Barenaked Ladies
- #1 UK song: Rollercoaster by B*Witched
- Popular movie: There's Something About Mary directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
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- October 17, 1998: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 17, 1998?
- Who was born on October 17, 1998?
- October 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 17, 1998?
- Back in 1998
October 17, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1998:
- Central Texas severe flooding On October 17, 1998, a major storm system caused severe flooding across parts of South and Southeast Texas. The storm resulted in over 20 inches of rainfall in some areas, leading to widespread flash flooding, 31 fatalities, and approximately $750 million in damages. source: cdc.gov
- 1998 Texas flooding disaster Severe flooding occurred in Texas from October 17, 1998, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall and led to widespread evacuations and emergency responses across the state. source: weather.gov
- Elfriede Jelinek receives Büchner Prize Austrian author Elfriede Jelinek was awarded the Georg Büchner Prize on October 17, 1998, in recognition of her significant contributions to contemporary German literature. source: deutscheakademie.de
- Death of Hakim Mohammed Said Hakim Mohammed Said, a renowned Pakistani scholar and philanthropist who dedicated his life to education and social welfare, passed away. Born in 1920, he was known for his significant contributions to intellectual and charitable causes in Pakistan.
October 17, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1998
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October 17, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Empoli - Bologna : 0 - 0
- Parma - Salernitana : 2 - 0
- Roma - Fiorentina : 2 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 2 - 3
- Hamburg - Duisburg : 4 - 1
- M'gladbach - Nurnberg : 0 - 2
- Schalke 04 - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3
- Stuttgart - Hertha : 0 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Ath Bilbao - Valencia : 2 - 0
- Ath Madrid - Tenerife : 2 - 0
- Barcelona - Salamanca : 1 - 1
- Betis - Celta : 0 - 3
- Villareal - Sociedad : 1 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Barcelona B - Sevilla : 2 - 2
- Las Palmas - Vallecano : 3 - 0
What day of the week was October 17, 1998?
October 17, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1998 can also be written as 10/17/1998 in the US and as 17/10/1998 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 17, 1998?
Famous people born on October 17, 1998:
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Erin Kellyman
October 17, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
October 17, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1998 was One Week by Barenaked Ladies, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Barenaked Ladies - One Week
- Monica - The First Night
- Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
- Dru Hill - How Deep Is Your Love
- Jennifer Paige - Crush
October 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1998 was Rollercoaster by B*Witched, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- B*Witched - Rollercoaster
- The Beautiful South - Perfect 10
- Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
- Billie - Girlfriend
- T-Spoon - Sex On The Beach
October 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1998 was How Deep Is Your Love by Dru Hill Featuring Redman, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Dru Hill Featuring Redman - How Deep Is Your Love
- Monica - The First Night
- Gerald Levert - Thinkin' Bout It
- Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
- Divine - Lately
October 17, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 birthOctober 17, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1998 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 05:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1998.
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Someone born on October 17, 1998 is:
27 years 9 months old,
or 333 months and 20 days old,
or 1450 weeks and 5 days old,
or 10155 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1998?
There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 1998.
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Why 1998 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 17, 1998, a 1998 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 17, 1998 includes Central Texas severe flooding, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 17, 1998 included “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 17, 1998 included There's Something About Mary, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 17, 1998 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Erin Kellyman, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make October 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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