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see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1998What happened on Sunday, December 20, 1998?
About December 20th, 1998, in brief:
- Historical events: Alan Lloyd Hodgkin, a British physiologist and biophysicist, passed away on December 20, 1998. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963 for his work on the ionic mechanisms involved in the excitation of nerve cells.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1998 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly
- #1 UK song: Believe by Cher
- Popular movie: There's Something About Mary directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
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- December 20, 1998: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 20, 1998?
- Who was born on December 20, 1998?
- December 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1998?
- Back in 1998
December 20, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1998:
- Alan Lloyd Hodgkin: Nobel laureate in physiology Alan Lloyd Hodgkin, a British physiologist and biophysicist, passed away on December 20, 1998. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963 for his work on the ionic mechanisms involved in the excitation of nerve cells. source: britannica.com
- Zinedine Zidane wins Ballon d'Or On December 20, 1998, French footballer Zinedine Zidane was awarded the Ballon d'Or, recognizing him as the best European football player of the year. Zidane's performance with Juventus and the French national team during the year earned him this prestigious honor. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Birth of Kylian Mbappé Kylian Mbappé, the French professional footballer, was born on December 20, 1998. He is known for his exceptional speed and skill, becoming one of the most prominent players in international football. source: bbc.com
- Irene Hervey: American Actress Remembered Irene Hervey, a notable American actress from the early to mid-20th century, passed away. Known for her work in film and television, she was a prominent figure in Hollywood during her era.
December 20, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1998
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December 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Detroit Lions : 24 - 17
- Baltimore Ravens - Chicago Bears : 3 - 24
- Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 25 - 24
- Indianapolis Colts - Seattle Seahawks : 23 - 27
- Jacksonville Jaguars - Minnesota Vikings : 10 - 50
Serie A - Italian Football
- Cagliari - Bologna : 0 - 1
- Empoli - Parma : 3 - 5
- Inter - Roma : 4 - 1
- Juventus - Salernitana : 3 - 0
- Lazio - Udinese : 3 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Aalst - Standard : 1 - 0
- Germinal - Club Brugge : 2 - 0
- Harelbeke - Charleroi : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Werder Bremen - Hertha : 2 - 1
What day of the week was December 20, 1998?
December 20, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1998 can also be written as 12/20/1998 in the US and as 20/12/1998 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 20, 1998?
Famous people born on December 20, 1998:
![Kylian Mbappé]()
Kylian MbappéKylian Mbappé is a world-renowned French professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the French national team.
December 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1998:
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Alan Lloyd HodgkinEnglish physiologist, biophysicist, and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1998).
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Irene Hervey
December 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1998 was I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- R. Kelly - I'm Your Angel
- Deborah Cox - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
- Divine - Lately
- Shania Twain - From This Moment On
- Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
December 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1998 was Believe by Cher, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- Cher - Believe
- Boyzone - I Love The Way You Love Me
- Steps - Heartbeat / Tragedy
- B*Witched - To You I Belong
- The Spice Girls - Goodbye
December 20, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1998 was Nobody's Supposed To Be Here by Deborah Cox, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
- Deborah Cox - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
- Faith Evans - Love Like This
- Divine - Lately
- Total Featuring Missy Elliott - Trippin'
- Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
December 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 20, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1998 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 December 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 07:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1999.
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Someone born on December 20, 1998 is:
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1998?
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For someone born on December 20, 1998, a 1998 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 20, 1998 includes Alan Lloyd Hodgkin: Nobel laureate in physiology, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 20, 1998 included “I'm Your Angel” by R. Kelly, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 20, 1998 included There's Something About Mary, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 20, 1998 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kylian Mbappé, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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