What happened on Saturday July 18, 1998?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1998:

• Nelson Mandela Receives Congressional Gold Medal On July 18, 1998, Nelson Mandela was honored with the prestigious U.S. Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his extraordinary leadership in the fight against apartheid and his pivotal role in promoting reconciliation and democracy in South Africa. This award symbolized international acknowledgment of Mandela's significant contributions to human rights and global peace.
• Devastating Tsunami in Papua New Guinea On July 18, 1998, a catastrophic 23-foot tidal wave struck Papua New Guinea, resulting in a massive loss of life with nearly 3,000 people killed. The tsunami was triggered by a significant underwater earthquake near the coast, causing widespread destruction in coastal communities and highlighting the devastating potential of sudden geological events.

Events in 1998

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1998

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1998

July 18, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 199th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1998 can also be written as 7/18/1998 in the US and as 18/7/1998 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1998 in July 1998 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
3. Usher - My Way
4. Next - Too Close
5. Sarah McLachlan - Adia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 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.

1. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
2. B*Witched - C'est La Vie
3. Another Level - Freak Me
4. Billie - Because We Want To
5. Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of July born.

Unlock the Mysteries of July 18, 1998! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 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.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 04:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1998.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in July 1998

Your place in the Universe on July 18, 1998

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on July 18, 1998 is:

26 years 9 months old,

or 321 months and 26 days old,

or 1399 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9797 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.