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January 08, 1998 was the 8th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 08, 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 08, 1998, who was born and died on January 08, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John), movies (e.g. Monument Ave., directed by Ted Demme), TV series (e.g. Dawson'S Creek) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1998?
- January 08, 1998: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- January 08, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
- January 08, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1998?
- January 08, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1998?
What day of the week was January 08, 1998?
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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1998:
- Roseanne files for divorce from 3rd husband ben thomas
- Unabomber suspect theodore kaczynski asks to act as his own lawyer
- World trade center bomber ramzi ahmed yousef sentenced to life
- New york giants' general manager george young resigns to accept nfl position.
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 08, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1998 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on January 08, 1998?
Famous people born on January 08, 1998:
- Tony Bradley
American basketball player.
- Manuel Locatelli
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 3 months old,
or 315 months and 18 days old,
or 1372 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9605 days old,
if you were born on January 08, 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 08, 1998?
There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
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.
January 08, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1998:
- Michael Tippett
English composer and conductor (d. 1998).
- Hatsue Hamaguchi
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Shamima Shaikh
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1998:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
January 08, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
- Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
- Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
- Janet - Together Again
- 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.
January 08, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- The Spice Girls - Too Much
- Janet Jackson - Together Again
- 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 R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- LSG - My Body
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
- Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
January 08, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 1998 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Ana Gabriel - A Pesar De Todos
- Vicente Fernandez - Nos Estorbo La Ropa
- Marco Antonio Solis - La Venia Bendita
January 08, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Monument Ave.
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Ted Demme
Starring: Denis Leary, Ian Hart, Jason Barry, Lenny Clarke
High Art
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Lisa Cholodenko
Starring: Radha Mitchell, Ally Sheedy, Patricia Clarkson, Gabriel Mann
A Price Above Rubies
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Boaz Yakin
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Christopher Eccleston, Julianna Margulies, Allen Payne
The Land Girls
Release year: 1998
Directed by: David Leland
Starring: Catherine McCormack, Rachel Weisz, Anna Friel, Steven Mackintosh
The Gingerbread Man
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downey Jr., Daryl Hannah
January 08, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:
Dawson's Creek
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Steve Miner
Unfinished Business
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Ken Scott
Sleepwalkers
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Mick Garris
Bed & Breakfast
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Marcio Garcia
Stella Street
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Peter Richardson
January 08, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dark Side Of Camelot
By: Seymour M. Hersh
This massive work of investigative journalism shows the Kennedy White House like never before. This meticulously documented and compulsively readable portrait shows John F.
Citizen Soldiers
By: Stephen E. Ambrose
Stephen E. Ambrose is the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, and D-Day. This inspiring story tells the inspiring story of ordinary men in the U.S. Army in northwest Europe, from the day after D-Day to the end of World …
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …
A Man in Full
By: Tom Wolfe
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 …
January 08, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 08, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Combat Flight Simulator WWII Europe Series
Bomberman World
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Die by the Sword
Bottom of the 9th '99
Who was the US President on January 08, 1998?
On January 08, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1998?
On January 08, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1998?
On January 08, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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.
