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.

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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 in December 1998 calendar

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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.

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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
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December 31, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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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.

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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
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    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

    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
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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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.
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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:

  1. - I'm Your Angel
  2. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  3. - Lately youtube
  4. - ..Baby One More Time
  5. - Because Of You

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:

  1. - Believe youtube
  2. - Chocolate Salty Balls (PS I Love You)
  3. - I Love The Way You Love Me
  4. - Heartbeat / Tragedy
  5. - When You're Gone

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:

  1. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  2. - Love Like This
  3. - Trippin'
  4. - Lately youtube
  5. - I'm Your Angel

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:

  1. - Dejaria Todo
  2. - Mi PC
  3. - Crei
  4. - Esperanza
  5. - El Cuerpo Me Pide

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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:

Rewind

Rewind

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Gobbi

Starring: Raoul Bova, Luca Zingaretti, Alice Evans, Maruschka Detmers, Antonio Marsina, Niels Arestrup, Candice Hugo, Marie Laborit, Cécile Pallas, Jay Benedict, André Oumansky, Philippe Dajoux

Country: Italy

Pourquoi pas moi?

Pourquoi pas moi?

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Stéphane Giusti

Starring: Amira Casar, Julie Gayet, Bruno Putzulu, Alexandra London

In Dreams

In Dreams

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Neil Jordan

Starring: Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr., Katie Sagona, Aidan Quinn

Last Call

Last Call

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Christine Lucas

Starring: Peter Coyote, Eric Michael Cole, Lorene Prieto, Elizabeth Rossa

The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Kirk Acevedo

Country: United States of America

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:

See How They Run

See How They Run

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Emily Morse

Grafters

Grafters

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Nicholas J. DeMicco

The Life of Birds

The Life of Birds

Release year: 1998

Starring: David Attenborough

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

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:

A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe

A Man in Full

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Atlanta, Georgia is the setting -- a late-century boomtown with a diverse racial population and savvy politicians. Charles Croker is the protagonist. He was once a college football star and is now an Atlanta conglomerate king. His outsized ego has …

A Night Without Armor by Jewel Kilcher

A Night Without Armor

By:

Jewel, one of the most revered artists in pop music today, is more than just a music industry success with her debut record selling over 10 million copies.

For The Love Of The Game by Mark Vancil

For The Love Of The Game

By:

Michael Jordan performed the dance of greatness for 13 seasons across hardwood floors in basketball arenas throughout New York, Los Angeles, Barcelona, and Paris.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

The Locket by Richard Paul Evans

The Locket

By:

Michael Keddington, the son of his mother's death, finds work at Arcadia Nursing Home. There he meets Esther, an elderly, reclusive woman who lives in grief for her.

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:

Disney's Mulan

Disney's Mulan

Platform: Game Boy

Genre: Action

Publisher: THQ

Fighting Layer

Fighting Layer

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Namco

Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now

Carmageddon II: Carpocalypse Now

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Vehicular combat, racing

Publisher: Sales Curve Interactive

Centre Court Tennis

Centre Court Tennis

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; EU BigBen Interactive

Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action/Adventure

Publisher: Grolier Interactive

history

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.

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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),

Find out more about December 31st

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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.

Discover how December 1998 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 31, 1998