Sunday August 23, 1998: on this day

August 23, 1998 was the 235th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1998, who was born and died on August 23, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1998?


August 23, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1998 can also be written as 8/23/1998 in the US and as 23/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 23, 1998: What happened on that day?


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August 23, 1998: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 23, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Harelbeke - Kortrijk : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Bochum : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Cottbus - Karlsruhe : 4 - 0
  • F Koln - Greuther Furth : 1 - 4
  • Gutersloh - Hannover : 2 - 1
  • Oberhausen - Wattenscheid : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bradford - Bolton : 2 - 2
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August 23, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 09:08 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 23, 1998?


Famous people born on August 23, 1998:

  • P. J. Washington

    American basketball player.

  • Sherel Floranus
  • Leki Fotu
  • Morten Hulgaard
  • Fernando Juárez
  • Aleksej Kenjajkin
  • Kamohelo Mahlatsi
  • Lena Papadakis
  • Bryan Reyna
  • Alejandro de la Cruz

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 6 months old,

or 306 months and 25 days old,

or 1334 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9340 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1998?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 1998.

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August 23, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1998:

  • Umberto Baistrocchi
  • Harold E. Johns
  • Nikolaj Kolesov
  • Elena Garro

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1998:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1998:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 23, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 23, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 23, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

August 23, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 23, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

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Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.

The Klone and I by Danielle Steel

The Klone and I

By:

Stephanie married a rat. After 13 years of marriage, and two children, Stephanie was devastated to see him leave her for a younger woman.

Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers

By:

Stephen E. Ambrose is the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, and D-Day. This inspiring story tells the inspiring story of ordinary men in the U.S. Army in northwest Europe, from the day after D-Day to the end of World …

A Widow For One Year by John Irving

A Widow For One Year

By:

Ruth Cole is complex and often contradictory, making her a "difficult woman." Although she is not "nice", she is still a complex, self-contradictory character. What was it like to be Ruth?

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters by Cokie Roberts

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters

By:

Cokie Roberts, the famous political commentator and author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, examines again the nature of women's roles in this updated and expanded tenth anniversary edition.

August 23, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Combat Flight Simulator WWII Europe Series

Combat Flight Simulator WWII Europe Series

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: Microsoft

Caesar III

Caesar III

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: City-building

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Sold-Out Software

StarCraft

StarCraft

Platform: Microsoft Windows, MacOS/OS X, Nintendo 64

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment

Ankh: The Tales of Mystery

Ankh: The Tales of Mystery

Platform: Acorn RISC

Genre: Third-person adventure

Publisher: Acorn Computer Enterprises, Koala Soft, R-Comp Interactive

Ehrgeiz

Ehrgeiz

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP Square; NA Square Electronic Arts; PAL Square; JP Square Enix

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Who was the US President on August 23, 1998?

On August 23, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1998?

On August 23, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1998?

On August 23, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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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