Sunday May 31, 1998
US date format: 5/31/1998, UK date format: 31/5/1998
It was Sunday, under the sign of Gemini (see zodiac on May 31, 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 Cheyo Carrillo .
In that special week of May people in US were listening to Too Close by Next.
In UK Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints was in the top 5 hits.
Can't Hardly Wait, directed by Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998
while A Widow For One Year by John Irving was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Saaya.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing 1080° Snowboarding or Carmen Sandiego Math Detective.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1998, at May 31 across the years or at May 1998 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 31, 1998?
Holidays
- World No Tobacco Day.
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
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Events
- Wins Wegmans Rochester Golf International
Famous Birthday
World Music Singer.
Famous Deaths
Belgian-American race car driver (d....
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Truman Show
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich
Country: United States of America
The Celebration
Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg
Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen
Happiness
Directed by: Todd Solondz
Starring: Jane Adams, Jon Lovitz, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Dylan Baker
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Michael Lee Gogin
Country: United States of America
I Stand Alone
Directed by: Gaspar Noé
Starring: Philippe Nahon, Blandine Lenoir, Frankie Pain, Martine Audrain
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 31, 1998?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Next - Too Close
- Mariah Carey - My All
- Shania Twain - You're Still The One
- Janet - I Get Lonely
- The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Top #5 songs in the UK
- All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
- The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
- Boyzone - All That I Need
- Aqua - Turn Back Time
- Steps - Last Thing On My Mind
Top #5 R&B songs
- Janet Featuring BLACKstreet - I Get Lonely
- Next - Too Close
- Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
- Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
- Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
Top #5 Latin songs
- Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
- Marc Anthony - No Me Conoces
- Manny Manuel - Como Duele
- Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
- Myriam Hernandez - Huele A Peligro
Sport Games on May 31, 1998
NBA
American Basketball- Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 83 - 88
Serie B
Football (Italy)- Cagliari - Venezia : 1 - 1
- F. Andria - Reggiana : 1 - 1
- Foggia - Ravenna : 2 - 2
- Genoa - C. Sangro : 2 - 1
- Monza - Ancona : 3 - 3
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Cowboy Bebop
Written by: Hajime Yatate
Directed by: Hirokazu Yamada
Starring: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Kevin Seymour, Steve Blum
Country: Japan
Cardcaptor Sakura
Directed by: Morio Asaka
Saaya
Directed by: Anurag Basu
Lost in Space
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Sex and the City
Directed by: Susan Seidelman
How old am I?
If May 31, 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 May 1998?
- LIFE: Septuplets
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Frank Sinatra -- May 25, 1998
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9640
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.433
- Wired: Wired - May, 1998
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Consilience
By: Edward O. Wilson
An enormous intellectual adventure. In this groundbreaking new book, the American biologist Edward O. Wilson, considered to be one of the world's greatest living scientists, argues for the fundamental unity of
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
A Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, Angela’s Ashes is Frank McCourt’s masterful memoir of his childhood in Ireland.“When I look back on my childhood I wonder how I managed to survive at all.
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to …
Still Me
By: Christopher Reeve
When the first Superman movie came out I was frequently asked 'What is a hero?' I remember the glib response I repeated so many times. My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering …
A Patchwork Planet
By: Anne Tyler
In this, her fourteenth novel--and one of her most endearing--Anne Tyler tells the story of a lovable loser who's trying to get his life in order.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
1080° Snowboarding
Divi-Dead
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith
Aliens Online
Carmen Sandiego Math Detective
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 31, 1998?
On May 31, 1998 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is May 31, 1998?
On May 31, 1998 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on May 31, 1998?
On May 31, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1998?
On May 31, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1998?
On May 31, 1998 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 31, 1998?
On May 31, 1998 several famous people were born including, Cheyo Carrillo.
Which famous people died on May 31, 1998?
Famous people died on May 31, 1998 include, Charles Van Acker.
What was the number one song in May 31, 1998?
The number one song in the week of May 31, 1998 was Too Close by Next in US and Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints in UK.
What were the top hits on May 31, 1998?
The top hits on May 31, 1998 were Too Close by Next, My All by Mariah Carey, You're Still The One by Shania Twain in US and Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, Feel It by The Tamperer featuring Maya, All That I Need by Boyzone in UK.
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