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August 18, 1998 was the 230th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 18, 1998 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 18, 1998, who was born and died on August 18, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Train of Life, directed by Radu Mihaileanu), TV series (e.g. Hercules) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1998?
- August 18, 1998: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1998?
- August 18, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1998?
What day of the week was August 18, 1998?
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: What happened on that day?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1998 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 18, 1998?
Famous people born on August 18, 1998:
- Khairul Hafiz
Malaysian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.
- Obdulia Sánchez
Obdulia Sánchez is a Mexican athlete who competes in track and field events.
- Selah Marley
Selah Marley is a talented singer known for her soulful voice.
- Lexi Sun
Professional volleyball player who has excelled at both the collegiate and international levels.
- Brian To'o
Australian-samoan rugby league player.
- Alan Poulos
Younow star.
- Ozan Kökçü
- Yannis Letard
- Phillip Menzel
- Parviz Nasibov
- Juan Nazareno
- Lucas Niang
- Chuma Okeke
- Zach Wright
- Cameron Puertas
- Jevhen Smyrnyj
- Lucia Stafford
- Matteo Berti
- Clairo
- Antonio Flecca
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 25 years 8 months old,
or 308 months and 2 days old,
or 1339 weeks and 4 days old,
or 9377 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 1998.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1998?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
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.
August 18, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1998:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
- Nelly's
Greek photographer (born 1899).
- Jerre Mangione
- Joe Patanelli
- Annemarie in der Au
- Otto Wichterle
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Der Komponist
Der Komponist was a German composer who made significant contributions to the Romantic era of classical music.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1998:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 18, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Usher - My Way
- Sarah McLachlan - Adia
- All Saints - Never Ever
- 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.
August 18, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boyzone - No Matter What
- The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
- Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
- Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 18, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
- Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
- Monica - The First Night
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
August 18, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 1998 was Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto by Onda Vaselina, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 18, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Onda Vaselina - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
- Elvis Crespo - Tu Sonrisa
- Pepe Aguilar - Por Mujeres Como Tu
- Alejandro Fernandez - Yo Naci Para Amarte
- Gisselle Y Sergio Vargas - Corazon Encadenado
August 18, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Train of Life
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Radu Mihaileanu
Starring: Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Michel Muller
Hilary and Jackie
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Anand Tucker
Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey
Spriggan
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Hirotsugu Kawasaki
Starring: Shotaro Morikubo, Ryuji Aigase, Takehito Koyasu, Katsumi Suzuki
Twice Upon a Yesterday
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Maria Ripoll
Starring: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penélope Cruz, Gustavo Salmerón
Rewind
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Sergio Gobbi
Starring: Raoul Bova, Luca Zingaretti, Alice Evans, Maruschka Detmers, Antonio Marsina, Niels Arestrup, Candice Hugo, Marie Laborit, Cécile Pallas, Jay Benedict, André Oumansky, Philippe Dajoux
Country: Italy
August 18, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 1998 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Hercules
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements
Get Real
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Simon Shore
Any Day Now
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Travis Fine
Perla
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Sergio Castilla
Get Real
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Simon Shore
August 18, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Cold Mountain
By: Charles Frazier
Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …
A Monk Swimming
By: Malachy McCourt
Malachy McCourt, who was libel sued after appearing on a talk-show, said, "If they could see me now in Limerick's slums, a big shot,"
We Are Our Mothers' Daughters
By: Cokie Roberts
Cokie Roberts, the famous political commentator and author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, examines again the nature of women's roles in this updated and expanded tenth anniversary edition.
The First Eagle
By: Tony Hillerman
Acting Lieutenant Jim Chee finds that the murder of a Navajo Tribal Police Officer seems open-and-shut when he sees a Hopi poacher huddled above the victim's body.
August 18, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Back Track
Divi-Dead
Act of War
Deep Fear
Test Drive Off-Road 2
Who was the US President on August 18, 1998?
On August 18, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1998?
On August 18, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1998?
On August 18, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
What happened in 1998?
1998 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Freak, opens at Cort Theater, New York City
- 80th PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club - Seattle, Washington
- State Farm Rail Golf Classic
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What was the calendar for August 1998?
August 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
