Monday October 26, 1998
US date format: 10/26/1998, UK date format: 26/10/1998
It was Monday, under the sign of Scorpio (see zodiac on October 26, 1998). 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.
Famous people born on this day include Luna and Guan Tianlang.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to The First Night by Monica.
In UK Rollercoaster by B*Witched was in the top 5 hits.
The Faculty, directed by Robert Rodriguez, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998
while Field Of Thirteen by Dick Francis was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Grafters.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Blazing Star or The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1998, at October 26 across the years or at October 1998 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 26, 1998?
Holidays
- Nauru - Angam Day
- Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
- Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Quadragesimus
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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American History X
Directed by: Tony Kaye
Starring: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien
Country: United States of America
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham
Country: United States of America
Run Lola Run
Directed by: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Nina Petri
Country: United States of America
Rushmore
Directed by: Wes Anderson
Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Seymour Cassel
Country: United States of America
Dil Se..
Directed by: Mani Ratnam
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta, Raghuvir Yadav
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 26, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
Top #5 Latin songs
- Enrique Iglesias - Esperanza
- Shakira - Ciega, Sordomuda
- Marc Anthony - Contra La Corriente
- Milly Quezada With Elvis Crespo - Para Darte Mi Vida
- Victor Manuelle - Que Habria Sido De Mi
Sport Games on October 26, 1998
NFL
American Football- Pittsburgh Steelers - Kansas City Chiefs : 20 - 13
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- F Koln - Hannover : 3 - 0
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Forfar - Arbroath : 1 - 3
Division 3
Football (United Kingdom)- East Stirling - Stenhousemuir : 1 - 1
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TV Series
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The Life of Birds
Starring: David Attenborough
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Brimstone
Directed by: Martin Koolhoven
Grafters
Directed by: Nicholas J. DeMicco
Camila
Directed by: María Luisa Bemberg
Hercules
Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements
How old am I?
If October 26, 1998 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1998?
- LIFE: John Glenn Back To Space
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The War Over Gays -- Oct. 26, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9662
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.455
- Wired: Wired - October, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Field Of Thirteen
By: Dick Francis
A superbly crafted collection of thirteen tightly plotted tales that treats readers to murder, mystery, and mayhem in the world of horseracing.
Message In A Bottle
By: Nicholas Sparks
Divorced and disillusioned about relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and longing to "Catherine," signed simply "Garrett."
The Reef
By: Nora Roberts
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes an exciting tale that takes readers to the depths of the Caribbean…and the heights of passion and suspense.
Memoirs of a Geisha
By: Arthur Golden
A literary sensation and runaway bestseller, this brilliant debut novel tells with seamless authenticity and exquisite lyricism the true confessions of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha.Speaking
The Death Of Outrage
By: William J. Bennett
In this new, updated edition of a book heralded as a clarion call to the nation's conscience, William Bennett asks why we see so little public outrage in the fade of
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Blazing Star
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
Forsaken
Get Medieval
Duke Nukem: Time To Kill
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $36.06
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $106.81
- General Electric GE: opens at $85.87
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $141.31
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 26, 1998?
On October 26, 1998 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is October 26, 1998?
On October 26, 1998 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on October 26, 1998?
On October 26, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1998?
On October 26, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 26, 1998?
On October 26, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 26, 1998?
On October 26, 1998 several famous people were born including, Luna , Guan Tianlang.
What was the number one song in October 26, 1998?
The number one song in the week of October 26, 1998 was The First Night by Monica in US and Rollercoaster by B*Witched in UK.
What were the top hits on October 26, 1998?
The top hits on October 26, 1998 were The First Night by Monica, One Week by Barenaked Ladies, How Deep Is Your Love by Dru Hill in US and Rollercoaster by B*Witched, Perfect 10 by The Beautiful South, I Don't Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith in UK.
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