What happened on Monday June 08, 1998?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1998:

• Death of Nigerian Military Dictator Sani Abacha President Sani Abacha, the authoritarian military leader of Nigeria, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on June 8, 1998. His sudden death marked a significant turning point in Nigerian political history. Known for his brutal suppression of political opponents and human rights violations, Abacha's regime was widely condemned internationally. Following his death, General Abdulsalam Abubakar was selected as his successor, who promised to transition Nigeria to civilian democratic rule by October 1, 1998.
• Charlton Heston Becomes NRA President Famous Hollywood actor Charlton Heston was elected president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) on June 8, 1998. Known for his iconic roles in films like 'Ben-Hur' and 'The Ten Commandments', Heston became a prominent and controversial figure in the gun rights movement. His leadership would significantly raise the NRA's public profile and influence in American political discourse.

Events in 1998

June 08, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1998

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1998

June 08, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 08, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.81
• Apple AAPL: opens at $27.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.62
• General Electric GE: opens at $84.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.75

June 08, 1998 was a Monday and it was the 159th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1998 can also be written as 6/8/1998 in the US and as 8/6/1998 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1998 in June 1998 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1998:

• Vittoria Ceretti

  Vittoria Ceretti is a prominent Italian fashion model who has walked runways for top international designers like Chanel, Versace, and Dolce...

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on June 8th

Famous people died on June 08, 1998:

• Maria Reiche

  German mathematician and archaeologist who dedicated her life to studying and preserving the Nazca Lines in Peru, becoming a renowned expert...

• Sani Abacha

  Nigerian general and politician, 10th president of nigeria (b. 1943).

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on June 8th

June 08, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Next - Too Close
3. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
4. Mariah Carey - My All
5. Janet - I Get Lonely

June 08, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1998 was C'est La Vie by B*Witched, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. B*Witched - C'est La Vie
2. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions '98
3. Mousse T vs Hot 'N' Juicy - Horny
4. Fat Les - Vindaloo
5. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine

June 08, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Janet Featuring BLACKstreet - I Get Lonely
3. Next - Too Close
4. Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
5. Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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June 08, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1998 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 05:17 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1998

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Someone born on June 08, 1998 is:

26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 3 days old,

or 1404 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9834 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1998?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 08, 1998.

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