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US date format: 5/22/1998, UK date format: 22/5/1998
The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 22, 1998).
Famous birthdays on this day include Oliver Woollford .
The number one song in US was My All by Mariah Carey. Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints was #1 song in the UK.
The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1998 while A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Saaya. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Big Thanks Super Keirin ~Dream With Keirin 50 Years~ or Gauntlet Legends.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 22, 1998 Events
What happened on May 22, 1998?
Historical Events
- DisneyQuest opens at Downtown Disney West Side in Walt Disney World in Florida. It provides five stories of high-tech attractions, including Explore Zone, Create Zone, and Replay Zone.
- The Rocket Rods attraction opens in Tomorrowland at Disneyland, California. It occupies the old PeopleMover track.
- Lewinsky scandal: a federal judge rules that United States Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving President Bill Clinton.
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May 22, 1998 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 22, 1998?
TV Actor.
Other May 22nd famous birthdays
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English model, actress, singer, and...
Serbian tennis player, he won Wimbledon...
Rock Singer.
![Charles Aznavour]()
French singing rage for many years,...
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If May 22, 1998 is your birthday you are 24 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 22.
May 22, 1998 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 22, 1998?
![John Derek]()
American actor drafted for the military...
mathematical physicist (Born 1910).
Other May 22nd famous deaths
American writer, an important figure in...
Italian politician, the longtime leader...
Actor (Thief, Marnie), dies at 63.
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Actress (I Married Joan), dies of heart...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg
Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen
The Dreamlife of Angels
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Erick Zonca
Starring: Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado
The Mighty
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Peter Chelsom
Starring: Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton
A Perfect Murder
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, David Suchet
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 22, 1998? Which were the top hits on May 22, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Mariah Carey - My All
- Next - Too Close
- Janet - I Get Lonely
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Top #5 songs in the UK
- All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
- The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
- Boyzone - All That I Need
- Aqua - Turn Back Time
- Steps - Last Thing On My Mind
Top #5 R&B songs
- Janet Featuring BLACKstreet - I Get Lonely
- Next - Too Close
- Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
- Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
- Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
Top #5 Latin songs
- Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
- Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
- Marc Anthony - No Me Conoces
- Alejandro Fernandez - No Se Olvidar
- Los Temerarios - Por Que Te Conoci
Sport Games on May 22, 1998
NBA
American Basketball- Utah Jazz - Los Angeles Lakers : 109 - 98
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Freiburg - Dusseldorf : 2 - 0
- Gutersloh - Unterhaching : 0 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Saaya
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Sex and the City
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Susan Seidelman
Open House
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Flashback
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Franco Amurri
Cardcaptor Sakura
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Morio Asaka
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1998?
- LIFE: Septuplets
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Cancer -- May 18, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9639
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.433
- Wired: Wired - May, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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A Patchwork Planet
By: Anne Tyler
This is Anne Tyler's fourteenth novel, and one of her most beloved. It tells the story about a loving loser trying to make his life right.
Message In A Bottle
By: Nicholas Sparks
Theresa Osborne, a divorcee and disillusioned in her relationships, is out jogging when she spots a bottle at the beach. The bottle contains a love letter and longing letter to Catherine, signed simply by Garrett.
You Belong to Me
By: Mary Higgins Clark
"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 …
The Long Road Home
By: Danielle Steel
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.
Aphrodite
By: Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende, Goddess of Love, uses her storytelling skills to great effect in Aphrodite. She evokes the pleasures of food and sex.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Big Thanks Super Keirin ~Dream With Keirin 50 Years~
Gauntlet Legends
Dragon Warrior Monsters
Blood II: The Chosen
Aliens Online
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.81
- Apple AAPL: opens at $28.75
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.62
- General Electric GE: opens at $86.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.62
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 22, 1998?
On May 22, 1998 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is May 22, 1998?
On May 22, 1998 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on May 22, 1998?
On May 22, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1998?
On May 22, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1998?
On May 22, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 22, 1998?
On May 22, 1998 several famous people were born including, Oliver Woollford.
Which famous people died on May 22, 1998?
Famous people died on May 22, 1998 include, John Derek, Jose Enrique Moyal, John Derek.
What was the number one song in May 22, 1998?
The number one song in the week of May 22, 1998 was My All by Mariah Carey in US and Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints in UK.
What were the top hits on May 22, 1998?
The top hits on May 22, 1998 were My All by Mariah Carey, Too Close by Next, I Get Lonely by Janet in US and Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, Feel It by The Tamperer featuring Maya, All That I Need by Boyzone in UK.
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