Friday May 08, 1998: on this day

May 08, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 128th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1998 can also be written as 5/8/1998 in the US and as 8/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1998 in May 1998 calendar

Here's what happened on May 08, 1998:

• Cbs telecasts ''the wizard of oz'' for the last time. beginning in 1999, ''the wizard of oz'' will be shown on cable, and in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 it will be telecast by the wb television network in addition to its cable showings.
• India conducts 3 underground nuclear tests in pokhran, including 1 thermonuclear device.
• The first euro coins are minted in pessac, france. because the final specifications for the coins were not finished in 1998, they will have to be melted and minted again in 1999.

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

Stock market quotes on May 08, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.19
• Apple AAPL: opens at $30.06
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $81.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $82.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.94

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Charlotte Hornets : 103 - 89
• Seattle SuperSonics - Los Angeles Lakers : 103 - 119

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• CZ Jena - St Pauli : 1 - 1
• Freiburg - Zwickau : 1 - 3
• Stuttgarter K - Wattenscheid : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Caen : 1 - 1
• Gueugnon - Laval : 2 - 1
• Le Mans - Louhans-Cuis. : 1 - 0
• Lille - St Etienne : 2 - 1
• Lorient - Toulon : 1 - 3

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Sp Lisbon - Belenenses : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 05:01 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1998

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Famous people born on May 08, 1998:

• Johannes Eggestein

  German professional footballer[40].

• Jack LaBrant

  Vine star.

• Er Charlie cani pollo

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

• Enrique Iglesias

  Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

• Don Rickles

  Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

• Melissa Gilbert

  Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

• Gary Glitter

  Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

• Nora Arnezeder

  French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

• David Attenborough

  Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

• Lex Barker

  American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

• Christina Cole

  English actress.

• James Mitchum

  Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

• Salome Jens

  Milwaukee actor.

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

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on May 08, 1998:

• Jennings Randolph

  American politician known for his service in the U.S.

• Charles Rebozo

  American banker and businessman (b. 1912).

• Johannes Kotkas

  Estonian wrestler and hammer thrower (d. 1998).

• Bebe Rebozo

  American banker and watergate figure (born in 1912).

• Pierre-Laurent Brenot
• Poty Lazzarotto
• Jacques Dumesnil

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

• Dirk Bogarde

  He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

• George Peppard

  American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

• Barbara Payton

  American actress, onscreen since 1940.

• Jeanne Cooper

  Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

• Dennis Waterman

  English actor and singer (b. 1948).

• Richard Derr

  Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

• Luceil LeSueur

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

• Maurice Sendak

  Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

• Celedonio Romero

  Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

• Jing Yong

  Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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Holidays on May 08, 1998:

• Parents' Day in South Korea
• Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
• VE Day
• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1998:

• Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1998:

• Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
• Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
• Saint Ida of Nivelles

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Next - Too Close
2. Mariah Carey - My All
3. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
4. The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
5. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
2. The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
3. Boyzone - All That I Need
4. Aqua - Turn Back Time
5. Steps - Last Thing On My Mind

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Next - Too Close
2. Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
3. Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker - Let's Ride
4. Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
5. Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

May 08, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 1998 was Una Fan Enamorada by Servando y Florentino, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Servando y Florentino - Una Fan Enamorada
2. Elvis Crespo - Suavemente
3. Alejandro Fernandez - No Se Olvidar
4. Juan Gabriel - Asi Fue
5. Ricky Martin - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)