What happened on Monday February 16, 1998?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1998:

• Tragic China Airlines Flight 676 Crash China Airlines Flight 676 crashed into a residential area near Chiang Kai-shek International Airport in Taiwan, resulting in a devastating loss of life. The accident claimed 202 lives, including all 196 passengers and crew on board, and six individuals on the ground, marking one of the deadliest aviation incidents in Taiwan's history.
• Martha Gellhorn: Pioneering War Correspondent Passes Away Martha Gellhorn, a renowned war reporter known for her groundbreaking journalism and coverage of multiple global conflicts, died at the age of 89. She was a trailblazing female journalist who reported for Reuters and was recognized for her courageous reporting from various war zones throughout her distinguished career.
• Tellabs Acquires Coherent Communications Systems Telecommunications equipment manufacturer Tellabs Inc completed a significant strategic acquisition by purchasing Coherent Communications Systems for $670 million. This merger represented a notable business transaction in the telecommunications technology sector.

Events in 1998

February 16, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1998

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1998

February 16, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Utah Jazz : 90 - 96
• Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Clippers : 121 - 99
• Milwaukee Bucks - New Jersey Nets : 92 - 103
• Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks : 85 - 81

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dusseldorf - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 0

February 16, 1998 was a Monday and it was the 47th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1998 can also be written as 2/16/1998 in the US and as 16/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1998 in February 1998 calendar

Famous people died on February 16, 1998:

• Mary Amdur

  Mary Amdur was a pioneering American toxicologist who made significant contributions to understanding occupational and environmental health...

• Sheu Yuan-dong

  Taiwanese politician (b. 1927).

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on February 16th

February 16, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Usher - Nice & Slow
2. Janet - Together Again
3. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. Puff Daddy - Been Around The World

February 16, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1998 was Doctor Jones by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Aqua - Doctor Jones
2. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
3. All Saints - Never Ever
4. Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
5. Usher - You Make Me Wanna

February 16, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Usher - Nice & Slow
2. Destiny's Child - No, No, No
3. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
4. Mase Featuring Total - What You Want
5. Ol Skool [Featuring Keith Sweat & Xscape] - Am I Dreaming

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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February 16, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1998 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 09:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1998

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Someone born on February 16, 1998 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 8 days old,

or 1422 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9959 days old,

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