Monday August 24, 1998

US date format: 8/24/1998, UK date format: 24/8/1998

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 24, 1998).

Famous birthdays on this day include Sofia Richie and Robin Packalen.

The number one song in US was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica. No Matter What by Boyzone was #1 song in the UK.

Following, directed by Christopher Nolan, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1998 while Low Country by Anne Rivers Siddons was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Hercules. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bomberman Hero or The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard.

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.

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August 24, 1998 Events

What happened on August 24, 1998?


Historical Events

  • E.G. Marshall, American actor (The Defenders, Nixon, Absolute Power), dies at age 88 (born 1910).
  • The first RFID human implantation is tested in the United Kingdom.
  • A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 airliner (Swissair Flight 111) crashes near Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia, after taking off from New York City en-route to Geneva all 229 people on board are killed.
  • A United Nations court finds Jean-Paul Akayesu, the former mayor of a small town in Rwanda, guilty of nine counts of genocide, marking the first time that the 1948 law banning genocide is enforced.

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August 24, 1998 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on August 24, 1998?

Other August 24th famous birthdays

  • Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric writer who's books are extremely popular and sell internationally. He sold the rights of his best-seller "The Alchemist" to a Hollywood production for $29 million U.S. He was noted for his "L'Alchimeste," (Hymn to the fulfillment of oneself and to the dialogue with the soul of the world) when it sold over a million copies. Among his books, …

  • French musician, songwriter and recording artist, known for keyboarding and as a synthesizer genius. Jarre has participated in concert tours and owns a private studio in Paris.

  • Rupert Grint

    Movie Actor

  • Chad Michael Murray

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How old am I?

If August 24, 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 August 24.

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August 24, 1998 Famous Deaths


Other August 24th famous deaths

  • Louis Prima

    American singer-songwriter trumpet player and actor (d. 1978).

  • American writer, screenwriter and playwright best known for creating the adventurous 1950's teen Dobie Gillis.

  • Amanda Randolph

    Actress (Danny Thomas, Amos n Andy), dies at 65.

  • Author (US kindergarten movement), dies at 66.

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August 24, 1998 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Virgo

Virgo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

Tiger

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August 24, 1998 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 24, 1998?


The day of the week was Monday.

August 24th marks the 235th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1998.

There are 129 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Following

Following

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan

Country: United States of America

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Shekhar Kapur

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes

Country: United States of America

Ronin

Ronin

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård

Country: United States of America

Thursday

Thursday

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Skip Woods

Starring: Thomas Jane, Aaron Eckhart, Paulina Porizkova, James Le Gros

Simon Birch

Simon Birch

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson

Starring: Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 24, 1998? Which were the top hits on August 24, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - The Boy Is Mineyoutube
  2. - My Way
  3. - The First Nightyoutube
  4. - Crush
  5. - Never Ever

Top #5 songs in the UK

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

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - The First Nightyoutube
  3. - Make It Hot
  4. - The Boy Is Mineyoutube
  5. - Daydreamin'

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Tu Sonrisa
  2. - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
  3. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  4. - Oye
  5. - Desde Que Te Amo
Sport Games on August 24, 1998

Sport Games on August 24, 1998


Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • St Pauli - Bielefeld : 1 - 2
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Premier League

UK Soccer
  • Leeds - Blackburn : 1 - 0
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Liga I

Football (Portugal)
  • Setubal - Sp Lisbon : 1 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 1998?

Books

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Low Country by Anne Rivers Siddons

Low Country

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Caroline Venable is everything she expected from her Southern heritage: money, prestige and a powerful husband. She also has a predictable schedule of country club luncheons, cocktail parties and dinners hosting wealthy clients and friends.

A Pirate Looks At Fifty by Jimmy Buffett

A Pirate Looks At Fifty

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For millions of Jimmy Buffett fans, Tales From Margaritaville, and Where Is Joe Merchant? are his best-selling books.

Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

Bridget Jones's Diary

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Bridget Jones, Helen Fielding's #1 Bestseller, is the inspiration behind the September 2016 Working Title film release Bridget Jones's Baby starring Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth as well as Patrick Dempsey, Emma Thompson, and Patrick Dempsey.

Raven by V.C. Andrews

Raven

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Raven joins the stories of Brooke, Crystal, and Butterfly. Her tale of woe begins at her aunt's home, where she is abused by her uncle and her aunt. There, humiliating secrets from her past threaten to destroy her desire to …

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

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Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Bomberman Hero

Bomberman Hero

Platform: Nintendo 64, Virtual Console

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; NA / PAL Nintendo

The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard

The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Armed Police Batrider

Armed Police Batrider

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up / Manic shooter

Publisher: Eighting

Half-Life series

Half-Life series

Platform: Windows OS X Linux Xbox Xbox 360 PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 Shield Portable

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment (1998–2003) Valve Corporation (2004–present)

Unreal

Unreal

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: GT Interactive Software Infogrames Atari Midway Games

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $43.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $110.31
  • General Electric GE: opens at $89.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 24, 1998?

On August 24, 1998 the day of the week was Monday.

What zodiac sign is August 24, 1998?

On August 24, 1998 the zodiac sign was Virgo.

Who was the US President on August 24, 1998?

On August 24, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1998?

On August 24, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1998?

On August 24, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on August 24, 1998?

On August 24, 1998 several famous people were born including, Sofia Richie, Robin Packalen, Sofia Andres.

Which famous people died on August 24, 1998?

Famous people died on August 24, 1998 include, E. G. Marshall, John Littleton, E. G. Marshall (Everett Euguene Grunz.

What was the number one song in August 24, 1998?

The number one song in the week of August 24, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica in US and No Matter What by Boyzone in UK.

What were the top hits on August 24, 1998?

The top hits on August 24, 1998 were The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, My Way by Usher, The First Night by Monica in US and No Matter What by Boyzone, Viva Forever by The Spice Girls, Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya in UK.