What happened on Wednesday August 26, 1998?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1998:

• Scott Ritter Resigns from UNSCOM Scott Ritter dramatically resigned from the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), delivering a scathing critique of the Clinton administration and UN Security Council's approach to Iraq's potential weapons of mass destruction. Ritter emphatically stated that Iraq was not genuinely disarming and retained the capability to launch chemical attacks.
• CIH Computer Virus Outbreak The notorious CIH computer virus activated and launched a widespread attack targeting Windows 9x operating systems, causing significant digital disruption and highlighting the growing cybersecurity challenges of the late 1990s.
• Death of Frederick Reines, Renowned Physicist Frederick Reines, a distinguished American physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Known for his groundbreaking work in neutrino physics, Reines made significant contributions to particle physics and was awarded the Nobel Prize for his experimental detection of neutrinos.
• DOE Uranium Mill Tailings Remediation Project Completed The Department of Energy's Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project successfully concluded with the remediation of its 22nd and final site located in Maybell, Colorado. This milestone represented a significant environmental cleanup effort addressing historical uranium mining contamination.
• Boeing Delta III Launch Failure The inaugural flight of the Boeing Delta III rocket ended in catastrophic failure, with the rocket disintegrating just 75 seconds after liftoff. The mission resulted in the complete loss of the Galaxy X communications satellite, representing a significant setback for space launch capabilities.
• Severe Flooding in South Dakota Counties Extreme rainfall events caused significant flooding across eastern Corson, Campbell, and Walworth counties in South Dakota. Precipitation levels ranging from 3 to over 6 inches led to widespread road and highway inundation during evening hours.

Events in 1998

August 26, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1998

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1998

August 26, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.56
• Apple AAPL: opens at $39.88
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $111.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $89.56
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.25

August 26, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1998 can also be written as 8/26/1998 in the US and as 26/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1998:

• China Anne McClain

  American actress, singer, and musician known for her roles in Disney Channel series and the superhero show 'Black Lightning'.

• Leonardo Cecchi

  Italian television actor and singer, popular among young audiences for his roles in teen-oriented TV shows.

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1998:

• Frederick Reines

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1998).

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Usher - My Way
3. Monica - The First Night
4. Jennifer Paige - Crush
5. All Saints - Never Ever

August 26, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Boyzone - No Matter What
2. The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
3. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
4. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
5. Sash! featuring Tina Cousins - Mysterious Times

August 26, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
2. Monica - The First Night
3. Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
4. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
5. Tatyana Ali - Daydreamin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 10:29 am and setting at 10:06 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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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1998

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Someone born on August 26, 1998 is:

26 years 8 months old,

or 320 months and 17 days old,

or 1393 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9757 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 1998.

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