What happened on Thursday January 08, 1998?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1998:

• Cosmological Discovery of Accelerating Universe Expansion Cosmologists made a groundbreaking announcement revealing that the universe's expansion rate is increasing, challenging previous understanding of cosmic dynamics and suggesting the potential existence of dark energy.
• Ramzi Yousef Sentenced for 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Ramzi Yousef was sentenced to life in prison for his role in planning the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993, a significant event in the history of terrorism in the United States.
• Unabomber Seeks Self-Representation Theodore Kaczynski, the infamous Unabomber, requested to act as his own lawyer in his ongoing legal proceedings, a controversial decision that could impact his trial.
• Death of Bubble Gum Inventor Walter Diemer Walter Diemer, the inventor of modern bubble gum in 1928, died of heart failure at age 93. His invention revolutionized the confectionery industry and became a global cultural phenomenon.
• Death of Michael Tippett Michael Tippett, a renowned English composer, passed away at the age of 93. Known for his innovative and complex musical compositions, Tippett was a significant figure in 20th-century classical music.
• George Young Resigns from New York Giants George Young, the long-serving general manager of the New York Giants, resigned to accept a position within the NFL, marking a significant transition in his professional career.
• Roseanne Files for Divorce Comedian Roseanne Barr filed for divorce from her third husband, Ben Thomas, marking another personal transition in her life.

Events in 1998

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1998

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1998

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

Stock market quotes on January 08, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $17.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $128.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $74.56
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.50

January 08, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Indiana Pacers - Houston Rockets : 87 - 80
• Milwaukee Bucks - Utah Jazz : 109 - 116
• Orlando Magic - New Jersey Nets : 87 - 89
• Sacramento Kings - Dallas Mavericks : 103 - 92
• Seattle SuperSonics - Cleveland Cavaliers : 109 - 84

January 08, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1998 can also be written as 1/8/1998 in the US and as 8/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

Famous people died on January 08, 1998:

• Michael Tippett

  Renowned English composer and conductor who was a significant figure in 20th-century classical music.

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on January 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1998 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
4. Janet - Together Again
5. LSG - My Body

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1998 was Never Ever by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. All Saints - Never Ever
2. Various Artists - Perfect Day
3. The Spice Girls - Too Much
4. Janet Jackson - Together Again
5. Robbie Williams - Angels

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1998 was My Body by LSG, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. LSG - My Body
2. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:43 pm and setting at 04:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1998

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Someone born on January 08, 1998 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 29 days old,

or 1425 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9981 days old,

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

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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

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

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