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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.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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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?
Model
Pop Singer
TV Actress
Finnish singer
American noted family, the daughter of NBC Sports announcer Hannah Storm and her husband Dan Hicks.
Other August 24th famous birthdays
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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.
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Movie Actor
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August 24, 1998 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 24, 1998?
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.
August 24, 1998 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Virgo
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
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
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
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan
Country: United States of America
Elizabeth
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes
Country: United States of America
Ronin
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård
Country: United States of America
Thursday
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Skip Woods
Starring: Thomas Jane, Aaron Eckhart, Paulina Porizkova, James Le Gros
Simon Birch
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson
Starring: Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt
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
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Usher - My Way
- Monica - The First Night
- Jennifer Paige - Crush
- All Saints - Never Ever
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Boyzone - No Matter What
- The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
- Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
- Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
- Sash! featuring Tina Cousins - Mysterious Times
Top #5 R&B songs
- Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
- Monica - The First Night
- Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Tatyana Ali - Daydreamin'
Top #5 Latin songs
- Elvis Crespo - Tu Sonrisa
- Onda Vaselina - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
- Pepe Aguilar - Por Mujeres Como Tu
- Gloria Estefan - Oye
- Los Tucanes de Tijuana - Desde Que Te Amo
Sport Games on August 24, 1998
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- St Pauli - Bielefeld : 1 - 2
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Setubal - Sp Lisbon : 1 - 1
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Hercules
Release year: 1998
Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements
Get Real
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Simon Shore
Any Day Now
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Travis Fine
Perla
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Sergio Castilla
Get Real
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Simon Shore
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1998?
- LIFE: Wicked Weather
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Bill Clinton -- Aug. 24, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9653
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.446447
- Wired: Wired - August, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Low Country
By: Anne Rivers Siddons
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
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, 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 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
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
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
Armed Police Batrider
Half-Life series
Unreal
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.
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