What happened on Tuesday August 18, 1998?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1998:

• Bill Richardson Sworn in as Secretary of Energy Bill Richardson made history on August 18, 1998, when he was sworn in as the ninth Secretary of Energy. In an unprecedented move, he simultaneously served in two high-profile cabinet positions, holding both the role of Secretary of Energy and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations for several weeks. This dual appointment highlighted Richardson's diplomatic skills and political versatility during the Clinton administration.

Events in 1998

August 18, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1998

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1998

August 18, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $42.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $107.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $89.37
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.00

August 18, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1998 can also be written as 8/18/1998 in the US and as 18/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1998:

• Clairo

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1998:

• Persis Khambatta

  Persis Khambatta was an acclaimed Indian actress and model who gained international recognition for her striking beauty and memorable role...

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Usher - My Way
3. Sarah McLachlan - Adia
4. All Saints - Never Ever
5. Monica - The First Night

August 18, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Boyzone - No Matter What
2. The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
3. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
4. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
5. Sash! featuring Tina Cousins - Mysterious Times

August 18, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
2. Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
3. Monica - The First Night
4. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
5. Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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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 18, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1998 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:41 am and setting at 06:16 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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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1998

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Someone born on August 18, 1998 is:

26 years 10 months old,

or 322 months and 7 days old,

or 1401 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9808 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1998?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 1998.

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