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August 27, 1998 was the 239th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 27, 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 27, 1998, who was born and died on August 27, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Following, directed by Christopher Nolan), TV series (e.g. Hercules) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1998?
- August 27, 1998: What happened on that day?
- August 27, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1998?
- August 27, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1998?
What day of the week was August 27, 1998?
August 27, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1998 can also be written as 8/27/1998 in the US and as 27/8/1998 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1998: What happened on that day?
August 27, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 27, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $39.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $110.56
- General Electric GE: opens at $89.12
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $128.75
August 27, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1998 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:25 am and setting at 10:36 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 27, 1998?
Famous people born on August 27, 1998:
- Kevin Huerter
American basketball player.
- Erika Brown
- Herenilson
- Robin Hack
- Jhivvan Jackson
- Andrej Lopatin
- Matheus Nunes
- Sebastian Rivera
- Moisés Villarroel Angulo
- Rod Wave
- Jorge García Hurtado
- Diego Rosa
- Serxho Ujka
- Sergi Álamo Bautista
- Chloe Scott
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 25 years 7 months old,
or 307 months and 29 days old,
or 1339 weeks
or 9373 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1998?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 27, 1998.
August 27, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1998:
- Nathaniel Kahn
Nathaniel Kahn was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
- Essie Summers
New zealand author (d. 1998).
- Michelangelo Notarianni
- Gianni Hecht Lucari
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1998:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
- Usher - My Way
- Monica - The First Night
- Jennifer Paige - Crush
- All Saints - Never Ever
August 27, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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
August 27, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following 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'
August 27, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 1998 was Tu Sonrisa by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 27, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following 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
August 27, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
August 27, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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
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
August 27, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Walk In The Woods
By: Bill Bryson
Soon, there will be a major motion movie starring Robert Redford & Nick Nolte. The Appalachian Trail runs from Georgia to Maine and includes some of the most beautiful terrain in the country.
Rainbow Six
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy, #1 New York Times Bestseller in the thriller "Anti-Terrorism", takes readers inside the dark world of antiterrorism. He gets closer to reality then any government would want to admit...
I Know This Much Is True
By: Wally Lamb
My twin brother Thomas entered the Three Rivers Connecticut public library on October 12, 1990. He retreated into one of the rear study carsrels and prayed that the sacrifice he was about forcibly making would be accepted.
The Millionaire Next Door
By: Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
The Millionaire Next Door, a bestseller, identifies seven traits that are common among people who have accumulated wealth.
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.
August 27, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Circuit Breakers
Lego Creator
Godzilla Generations
Future Cop: LAPD
Warhammer: Dark Omen
Who was the US President on August 27, 1998?
On August 27, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1998?
On August 27, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1998?
On August 27, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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.
