What happened on Thursday May 28, 1998?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1998:

• Pakistan's Nuclear Tests in Response to India On May 28, 1998, Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests, codenamed Chagai-I, in the Chaghai hills of Baluchistan. These tests were a direct response to India's earlier nuclear tests, marking a significant escalation in the nuclear arms race between the two nations. The international community, including the United States and Japan, reacted swiftly by imposing economic sanctions on Pakistan.
• Devastating Earthquake in Afghanistan A powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life with up to 5,000 people killed. This devastating natural disaster underscored the region's seismic risks and humanitarian challenges.
• Pakistan's Second Nuclear Test The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) supervised the second nuclear test, codenamed Chagai-II, further solidifying Pakistan's nuclear capabilities and strategic posture in the region.
• Phil Hartman Murder-Suicide In a tragic incident in Encino, California, comedian Phil Hartman, known for his work on Saturday Night Live, was killed by his wife, who subsequently took her own life. This shocking event sent ripples through the entertainment community and raised discussions about domestic violence.
• Earthquake in Southern Xinjiang, China A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Southern Xinjiang, China, causing significant damage. The seismic event resulted in 28 people being injured, over 2,000 buildings completely destroyed, and an additional 3,000 buildings damaged, highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.

Events in 1998

May 28, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from May. 28, 1998

May 28, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 28, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $26.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $83.62
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.25

May 28, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 148th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1998 can also be written as 5/28/1998 in the US and as 28/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1998 in May 1998 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1998:

• Kim Dahyun

  Kim Dahyun is a prominent South Korean singer and rapper, best known as a member of the globally popular K-pop girl group TWICE.

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1998:

• Phil Hartman

  Legendary comedian and actor known for his versatile character work on Saturday Night Live and NewsRadio.

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on May 28th

May 28, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Next - Too Close
2. Mariah Carey - My All
3. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
4. Janet - I Get Lonely
5. The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

May 28, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
2. The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
3. Boyzone - All That I Need
4. Aqua - Turn Back Time
5. Steps - Last Thing On My Mind

May 28, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Janet Featuring BLACKstreet - I Get Lonely
2. Next - Too Close
3. Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
4. Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
5. Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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May 28, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 May 28, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 11:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1998.

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Someone born on May 28, 1998 is:

26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 15 days old,

or 1406 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9847 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 28, 1998.

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