Tuesday May 19, 1998: on this day

May 19, 1998 was the 139th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 19, 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 May 19, 1998, who was born and died on May 19, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. My All by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Saaya) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 19th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 19, 1998?


May 19, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1998 can also be written as 5/19/1998 in the US and as 19/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1998:

  • The us aircraft yorktown is located by searchers, three miles below the ocean surface, where she sank on june 7, 1942.
  • The galaxy iv communications satellite fails, leaving 80–90% of the world's pagers without service.
  • The wreck of the aircraft carrier uss yorktown, sunk during the battle of midway in 1942, is found near midway atoll by a team led by former us navy officer robert d. ballard.

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May 19, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 19, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.62
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $28.94
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.81
  • General Electric GE: opens at $82.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.62

May 19, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 98 - 104
zodiac

May 19, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 19, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 19, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 02:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1998.

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Who was born on May 19, 1998?


Famous people born on May 19, 1998:

  • Haruto Maruyama

    Japanese family member and noted japanese pop star namie amuro, who is the son of masaharu maruyama, the husband of okinawan superstar pop...

  • Martina Centofanti
  • Aziza Chakir
  • Miullen
  • Tim Handwerker
  • Honoka Hayashi
  • Ibrahim Madi
  • Abbas Nshimirimana
  • Răzvan Onea
  • Giacomo Savini
  • Bathiste Tchouaffé
  • Sam Webb
  • Lucas de Souza Ventura
  • Rebeka Koha
  • Jordon Riley
  • Alex Král
  • Ben Brown
  • Douglas Luiz
  • Reo Yamashita

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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May 19, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 10 months old,

or 310 months and 9 days old,

or 1349 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9445 days old,

if you were born on May 19, 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 May 19, 1998?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 19, 1998.

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May 19, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1998:

  • Sōsuke Uno

    Japanese soldier and politician, 75th prime minister of japan (b. 1922).

  • Juan Bautista Fuenmayor
  • Dorothy Donegan
  • Carl Perkins
  • Edwin Astley

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 19th

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May 19, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1998:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
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May 19, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 19, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 19, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1998 was My All by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 19, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My All youtube
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - I Get Lonely
  4. - You're Still The One
  5. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

May 19, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 19, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
  2. - Feel It
  3. - All That I Need
  4. - Turn Back Time
  5. - Last Thing On My Mind

May 19, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 19, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Get Lonely
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - It's All About Me
  4. - My All/Breakdown
  5. - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

May 19, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 19, 1998 was Suavemente by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 19, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 19, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Suavemente
  2. - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
  3. - No Me Conoces
  4. - No Se Olvidar
  5. - Por Que Te Conoci

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May 19, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Truman Show

The Truman Show

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich

Country: United States of America

The Celebration

The Celebration

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg

Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen

The Dreamlife of Angels

The Dreamlife of Angels

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Erick Zonca

Starring: Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado

The Mighty

The Mighty

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Chelsom

Starring: Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton

A Perfect Murder

A Perfect Murder

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, David Suchet

May 19, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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:

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Cardcaptor Sakura

Cardcaptor Sakura

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Morio Asaka

May 19, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 19, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Damascus Gate by Robert Stone

Damascus Gate

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"A striking novel by a great American author Washington PostJerusalem is home to seekers and heretics, hustlers and madmen from many faiths. A plot to bomb the sacred is unfolds in this most rebellious city.

The Long Road Home by Danielle Steel

The Long Road Home

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From Danielle Steel, best-selling author, takes us on a terrifying journey into America's hidden shame. This novel explores forgiveness, the dark side childhood and one woman's unbreakable spirit.

The Gifts Of The Jews by Thomas Cahill

The Gifts Of The Jews

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Author of the bestselling How the Irish Saved Civilization, Thomas Cahill has done it again. Thomas Cahill's The Gifts of the Jews takes us on a magical journey through history.

You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark

You Belong to Me

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"The mistress of tension" (The New Yorker), Mary Higgins Clark is back with another New York Times bestseller. USA TODAY called it "her page-turning favorite". It's about a murderer who targets lonely cruise ship women. This novel combines classic mystery …

Consilience by Edward O. Wilson

Consilience

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It is an incredible intellectual adventure. This groundbreaking book by Edward O. Wilson, an American biologist and one of the most respected living scientists in the world, advocates for the fundamental unity of

May 19, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 19, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colony Wars: Vengeance

Colony Wars: Vengeance

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: Psygnosis

Total Air War

Total Air War

Platform: Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Infogrames Entertainment, Atari

Animaniacs: Ten Pin Alley

Animaniacs: Ten Pin Alley

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Bowling

Publisher: ASC Games

Dynamite Cop

Dynamite Cop

Platform: Arcade, Dreamcast, PS2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Dungeon Master Nexus

Dungeon Master Nexus

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Victor Interactive Software

history

Who was the US President on May 19, 1998?

On May 19, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1998?

On May 19, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1998?

On May 19, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of May. 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 May 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

Find out more about May 19th

history

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 May 1998?

May 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1998 calendar looked like.

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