Friday August 21, 1998: on this day

August 21, 1998 was the 233rd day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1998, who was born and died on August 21, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1998?


August 21, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1998 can also be written as 8/21/1998 in the US and as 21/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 21, 1998: What happened on that day?


August 21, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 21, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 21, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $40.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $111.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $89.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.50

August 21, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Oostende - Standard : 2 - 1
  • St Truiden - Mouscron : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hansa Rostock - Wolfsburg : 3 - 3
  • Werder Bremen - Nurnberg : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - FC Koln : 2 - 1
  • Uerdingen - Stuttgarter K : 0 - 1
  • Ulm - Unterhaching : 3 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Stockport : 1 - 1
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August 21, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 08:08 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 21, 1998?


Famous people born on August 21, 1998:

  • Jade Chynoweth

    Dancer.

  • Fredrik André Bjørkan
  • Karlo Butić
  • Jair Díaz
  • Madeleine Egle
  • Óscar Fernández
  • Alan Franco Palma
  • Mikiah Herbert Harrigan
  • Francisco Ipiñazar
  • Ali Nullmeyer
  • Andri Ragettli
  • Florin Tița
  • Admiral Muskwe
  • Athanasios Kynigakis
  • Greta Varlese

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 6 months old,

or 306 months and 27 days old,

or 1334 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9342 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1998?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 1998.

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August 21, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1998:

  • Hans van Abeelen
  • Assunta Radico
  • Alberto Sciotti
  • Luis Dávila

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Sante Casellini

    Italian politician known for his contributions to post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

  • Floyed Ritter

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Orville Gibson

    Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

  • Evart Brace

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the structure of the Earth's crust.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1998:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1998:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way
  3. - Adia
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - The First Night youtube

August 21, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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:

  1. - No Matter What
  2. - Viva Forever
  3. - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
  4. - Music Sounds Better With You
  5. - Mysterious Times

August 21, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 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:

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - Make It Hot
  3. - The First Night youtube
  4. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  5. - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

August 21, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1998 was Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto by Onda Vaselina, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 21, 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:

  1. - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
  2. - Tu Sonrisa
  3. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  4. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  5. - Corazon Encadenado

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August 21, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Train of Life

Train of Life

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Radu Mihaileanu

Starring: Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Michel Muller

Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anand Tucker

Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey

Spriggan

Spriggan

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hirotsugu Kawasaki

Starring: Shotaro Morikubo, Ryuji Aigase, Takehito Koyasu, Katsumi Suzuki

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Maria Ripoll

Starring: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penélope Cruz, Gustavo Salmerón

Rewind

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 21, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

Hercules

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Travis Fine

Perla

Perla

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Castilla

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

August 21, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy

Rainbow Six

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Tom Clancy, #1 New York Times Bestseller in the thriller "Anti-Terrorism", takes readers inside the dark world of antiterrorism. He gets closer to reality then any government would want to admit...

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

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"A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter."--Washington

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

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Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.

Ship Of Gold In The Deep Blue Sea by Gary Kinder

Ship Of Gold In The Deep Blue Sea

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Original publication in 1998, Gary Kinder's Ship of Gold in The Deep Blue Sea was a bestseller in hardcover and paperback. It tells the story of how the Deep Blue Sea was submerged.

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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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 …

August 21, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Flame Dragon Plus

Flame Dragon Plus

Platform: DOS

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: Dynasty International Information

Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breakers

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mindscape, Inc.

Blood II: The Chosen

Blood II: The Chosen

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: GT Interactive Software

Banjo-Kazooie

Banjo-Kazooie

Platform: Nintendo 64, Xbox 360

Genre: Platforming, action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo Microsoft Game Studios (X360)

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: LucasArts

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1998?

On August 21, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1998?

On August 21, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1998?

On August 21, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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.

Discover how August 1998 calendar looked like.

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