Thursday January 01, 1998: on this day
January 01, 1998 was the 1st day of the year 1998, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 01, 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 January 01, 1998, who was born and died on January 01, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John), movies (e.g. Fallen, directed by Gregory Hoblit), TV series (e.g. Sleepwalkers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 01, 1998?
- January 01, 1998: What happened on that day?
- January 01, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 01, 1998?
- January 01, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 01, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- January 01, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 01, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- January 01, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 01, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 01, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 01, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 01, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on January 01, 1998?
What day of the week was January 01, 1998?
January 01, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 01, 1998 can also be written as 1/1/1998 in the US and as 1/1/1998 in UK and Europe.
January 01, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 01, 1998:
- All california bars, clubs and card rooms must be smoke-free
- Us census bureau estimates population at 268,921,733.
- Mongolia switches from a 46 hour to 40 hour work week.
- Smoking is banned in all california bars and restaurants.
- Following a currency reform, russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence.
- The european central bank is established.
- Toronto and six other communities in canada are merged to form a new megacity. the next day mel lastman is sworn in as its first mayor.
- Argentinian physicist juan maldacena published a landmark paper initiating the study of ads/cft correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity.
January 01, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Philadelphia 76ers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 115 - 104
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Hearts - Hibernian : 2 - 2
January 01, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 01, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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January 01, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 01, 1998 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 09:23 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.
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Who was born on January 01, 1998?
Famous people born on January 01, 1998:
- Asuna Kirigaya
A main character in the Sword Art Online light novel and anime series.
- Aala Hubbard
First transgender athlete to compete in weightlifting at the Olympics.
- Jajaira Gonzalez
Jajaira Gonzalez is an American boxer who won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Adeya Noel
Adeya Noel is an American singer and songwriter known for her soulful vocals and R&B-influenced music.
- Laprecious Balogun
Laprecious Balogun is a Nigerian soccer player who plays as a forward for Arsenal Women.
- Hanne Desmet
Hanne Desmet is a Belgian speed skater who has competed in the Winter Olympics.
- Damarea Crockett
Damarea Crockett is an American football running back who played college football for the University of Missouri.
- Alyla Grigorieva
Alyla Grigorieva is a Russian gymnast who has won multiple medals in international competitions.
- Hibba Abdelgawad
Hibba Abdelgawad is an Egyptian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Egyptian national team.
- Kita Kozuki
Kita Kozuki is the main protagonist of the anime series 'Kita-san wa Aoku Utsukushii'.
- Varshini Reddy
Varshini Reddy is an Indian badminton player who has represented India in international tournaments.
- Kamayah Meadows
Kamayah Meadows is a professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA.
- Izyan Ahmad
Izyan Ahmad is a Malaysian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.
- Adeya Brookins
Adeya Brookins is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100m and 200m sprints.
- Zlata Chochieva
A Russian gymnast who has won medals at the European and World Championships.
- Makayah McDaniel
Makayah McDaniel is an American track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events.
- Janaria Mitchell
Janaria Mitchell is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.
- Israella Guimarães
Israella Guimarães is a Brazilian soccer player who plays as a forward.
- Marquarius White
Marquarius White is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Alabama.
- Tamarius Brown
Tamarius Brown is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Georgia.
Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:
- Vidya Balan
Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...
- Nana Patekar
Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.
- Hiep Thi Le
Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.
- Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...
- Anju Mahendru
Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
- Maurice Béjart
French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.
- Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.
- Morris Chestnut
American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.
- Frank Langella
American actor and legitimate theater producer.
- Sonali Bendre
Indian actress and model.
January 01, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 3 months old,
or 315 months and 26 days old,
or 1373 weeks and 2 days old,
or 9613 days old,
if you were born on January 01, 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 January 01, 1998?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 1998.
January 01, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 01, 1998:
- Omran Al-Kaysi
Renowned Iraqi poet known for his lyrical works.
- Xue Muqiao
Chinese politician known for his role in the Communist Party of China.
- Hagar Ben-Asher
Israeli cantorial singer known for her powerful voice.
- Cowan Holman
Cowan Holman was an American football player who played in the NFL from 1943 to 1949.
- Romani Crum
Romani Crum was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.
- Blease Beasley
Blease Beasley was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.
- Wilbur Rucker
Wilbur Rucker was an American athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
- Reginald Burch
Reginald Burch was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
- Morad Abul-Fadl
Egyptian historian and professor who specialized in the history of Islamic civilization.
- Seger Ellis
Seger Ellis was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back.
- Avonne Pickering
Avonne Pickering was a British actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
- Waldine Waldrop
Waldine Waldrop was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- Vieno Hietanen
Vieno Hietanen was a Finnish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Lester Carr
Lester Carr was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
- Derward C. Arnspiger
Founder of Arnspiger Corporation.
- Armour McDonald
Armour McDonald was a Canadian football player who played as a defensive back in the Canadian Football League.
- Gerta
Gerta Overbeck was a German painter known for her expressionist works.
- Emery Barnes
Canadian politician and former professional football player.
- Emerald
Renowned painter known for vibrant and colorful landscapes.
- Arvid Fredborg
Swedish journalist known for his investigative reporting.
What famous deaths happened on January 1st?
Famous deaths on January 1st:
- Cesar Romero
Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
- Margaret Sullavan
American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.
- Donna Douglas
American actress (b. 1932).
- Ray Walston
American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".
- Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.
- Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- Victor Buono
Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.
- June Clayworth
Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.
- Gertrude Michael
Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.
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January 01, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
January 01, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 01, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1998 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 01, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1998 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 01, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- All Saints - Never Ever
- The Spice Girls - Too Much
- Janet Jackson - Together Again
- The Lighthouse Family - High
January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1998 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 01, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- LSG - My Body
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Next - Butta Love
January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 1998 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
January 01, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Ana Gabriel - A Pesar De Todos
- Luis Miguel - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
- Marco Antonio Solis - La Venia Bendita
January 01, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 01, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 01, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:
January 01, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 01, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 01, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 01, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 01, 1998?
On January 01, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1998?
On January 01, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 1998?
On January 01, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 1st?
January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),
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 January 1998?
January 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.