Thursday December 31, 1998: on this day
December 31, 1998 was the 365th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1998, who was born and died on December 31, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly), movies (e.g. Rewind, directed by Sergio Gobbi), TV series (e.g. See How They Run) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1998?
- December 31, 1998: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1998?
- December 31, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1998?
What day of the week was December 31, 1998?
December 31, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1998 can also be written as 12/31/1998 in the US and as 31/12/1998 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1998:
- Us movie box office hits record $6.24 billion for year
- The european exchange rate mechanism freezes the values of the legacy currencies in the eurozone, and establishes the value of the euro currency.
- Ibrahim hanna, the last native speaker of mlahsô, dies in qamishli, syria, making the language effectively extinct. also, the last native speaker of related bijil neo-aramaic dies in jerusalem.
- The first leap second since june 30, 1997 occurs. in the eurozone, the currency rates of this day are fixed permanently.
December 31, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 31, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.25
- Apple AAPL: opens at $40.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $139.19
- General Electric GE: opens at $102.06
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.75
December 31, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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December 31, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1998 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:38 pm and setting at 06:31 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1999.
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Who was born on December 31, 1998?
Famous people born on December 31, 1998:
- Chok Dau
- Ulrike De Frère
- Atoumane Diagne
- Callum Elson
- Gianina Ernst
- Hunter Schafer
- Petra Jászapáti
- Anthony Racioppi
- Alina San'ko
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 25 years 3 months old,
or 303 months and 26 days old,
or 1321 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9248 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1998?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 1998.
December 31, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1998:
- Ruqaya Al-Qasim
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
- Jiayi Shao
Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.
- Nafeesa Begum
Nafeesa Begum was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.
- Gerasimos Stavrou
Gerasimos Stavrou was a renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Marjorie Barrick
American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.
- Kalyna Rakowsky
Kalyna Rakowsky was a Ukrainian-Canadian painter known for her vibrant depictions of Ukrainian folk art and culture.
- Sulo Karjalainen
Sulo Karjalainen was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.
- Willadene Bingham
Willadene Bingham was a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.
- Ettel Bauer
Ettel Bauer was a German athlete who competed in track and field events.
- Zygmunt Molik
Zygmunt Molik was a Polish painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
- Graciemae Groner
Graciemae Groner was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Graciemae Bouwman
Graciemae Bouwman was a Dutch botanist who specialized in the study of tropical plants.
- Gildo Bonanno
Gildo Bonanno was an Italian painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.
- Vieno Pesonen
Vieno Pesonen was a Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
- Wilmoth Houdyshell
Wilmoth Houdyshell was an American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League.
- Eloyce Gist
Eloyce Gist was an American professional basketball player who played in the Women's Professional Basketball League in the 1970s.
- Epsie Rondeau
Epsie Rondeau was a Canadian athlete who competed in track and field events.
- Ted Glossop
Australian rugby league player and coach (b. 1934).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1998:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1998 was I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1998 was Believe by Cher, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1998 was Nobody's Supposed To Be Here by Deborah Cox, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
December 31, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 1998 was Dejaria Todo by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Chayanne - Dejaria Todo
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Mi PC
- Tiranos del Norte - Crei
- Enrique Iglesias - Esperanza
- Victor Manuelle & Elvis Crespo - El Cuerpo Me Pide
December 31, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
December 31, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 31, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1998?
On December 31, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1998?
On December 31, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1998?
On December 31, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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 December 1998?
December 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.