Wednesday February 18, 1998: on this day

February 18, 1998 was the 49th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1998, who was born and died on February 18, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nice & Slow by Usher), movies (e.g. The Man in the Iron Mask, directed by Randall Wallace), TV series (e.g. Gardish) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 18, 1998?


February 18, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 49th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1998 can also be written as 2/18/1998 in the US and as 18/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1998 in February 1998 calendar

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February 18, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 18, 1998:

  • Robert merrill, songwriter ("funny girl"), commits suicide at age 76.
  • New york rangers fire head coach colin campbell.

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February 18, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 18, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $62.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $19.56
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $154.63
  • General Electric GE: opens at $78.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $102.00

February 18, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Vancouver Grizzlies : 114 - 105
  • Charlotte Hornets - Golden State Warriors : 77 - 88
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Phoenix Suns : 103 - 110
  • Milwaukee Bucks - Washington Wizards : 108 - 98
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Orlando Magic : 102 - 115

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Man City - Ipswich : 1 - 2
  • Norwich - Tranmere : 0 - 2
  • Wolves - Bradford : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aston Villa - Man United : 0 - 2
  • Southampton - Coventry : 1 - 2
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February 18, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 18, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 11:03 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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Who was born on February 18, 1998?


Famous people born on February 18, 1998:

  • Isaiah Roby

    Isaiah Roby is a professional basketball player who currently plays in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Bailey Simonsson

    Australian-new zealand rugby league player.

  • Chwe Hansol

    Rapper.

  • Pierre-Louis Loubet
  • Simen Lyngbø
  • Denis Makarov
  • Angelo Preciado
  • Francis Ross
  • Emiliano Sosa
  • Premanan Sripanich
  • Alex Yee
  • Ronaldo Chacón
  • Kevin Kuhn
  • Tiffany Clark
  • Michał Kaput
  • Simone Lo Faso
  • Mees Hoedemakers
  • Vernon

Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:

  • Cybill Shepherd
    Cybill Shepherd

    American actress.

  • John Travolta
    John Travolta

    American actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.

  • Cressida Bonas
    Cressida Bonas

    Cressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.

  • John Hughes
    John Hughes

    John hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...

  • Matt Dillon
    Matt Dillon

    American actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".

  • Molly Ringwald
    Molly Ringwald

    American singer and actress.

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Jack Palance
    Jack Palance

    Jack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.

  • Milos Forman
    Milos Forman

    Czech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).

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February 18, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years 1 month old,

or 313 months and 11 days old,

or 1362 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9536 days old,

if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1998?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 18, 1998.

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February 18, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 1998:

  • Robbie James

    Welsh footballer and manager (d. 1998).

  • Lidia Bongiovanni
  • Scott O'Hara
  • Antonio Escuriet
  • Gianna Giuffrè
  • Aleksandr Pavlovič Guljaev
  • Vera Nandi

What famous deaths happened on February 18th?

Famous deaths on February 18th:

  • Gale Robbins
    Gale Robbins

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).

  • Andy Devine
    Andy Devine

    American actor and singer (d. 1977).

  • Maggie McNamara
    Maggie McNamara

    Actress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.

  • Dantonio Michelangelo

    Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...

  • Mikle Angelo

    Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.

  • Jaicion Wong

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Taimur Lang

    Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.

  • Smaran Das

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Rodert Oppenheimer

    Rodert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley.

  • Idrissa Ouedraogo

    Pioneering Burkinabe filmmaker who made significant contributions to African cinema.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 18th

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February 18, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 18, 1998:

  • Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
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February 18, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 18, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 18, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nice & Slow youtube
  2. - Together Again youtube
  3. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube
  4. - How Do I Live
  5. - Been Around The World

February 18, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1998 was Doctor Jones by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Doctor Jones
  2. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  3. - Never Ever
  4. - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It youtube
  5. - You Make Me Wanna

February 18, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nice & Slow youtube
  2. - No, No, No
  3. - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
  4. - What You Want
  5. - Am I Dreaming

February 18, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 18, 1998 was My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 18, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  2. - Vuelve
  3. - Corazon Partio
  4. - Mi Mayor Venganza
  5. - El Frio De Tu Adios

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February 18, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 18, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Randall Wallace

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu

Country: United States of America

U.S. Marshals

U.S. Marshals

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Stuart Baird

Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes, Robert Downey Jr., Joe Pantoliano

Twilight

Twilight

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Robert Benton

Starring: Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, Reese Witherspoon

Gunshy

Gunshy

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Jeff Celentano

Starring: William Petersen, Michael Wincott, Diane Lane, Kevin Gage

Shrieker

Shrieker

Release year: 1998

Directed by: David DeCoteau

Starring: Tanya Dempsey, Jamie Gannon, Parry Shen, Alison Cuffe

February 18, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:

Gardish

Gardish

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Priyadarshan

Sparsh

Sparsh

Release year: 1998

Dawson's Creek

Dawson's Creek

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Steve Miner

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ken Scott

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Release year: 1997

Directed by: Marcio Garcia

February 18, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 18, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

Cold Mountain

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Charles Frazier's debut novel Cold Mountain, published in 1997, made publishing history. It reached the top of The New York Times bestseller list for sixty-one consecutive weeks. It also won many literary awards including the National Book Award. The book …

The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger

The Perfect Storm

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This bestselling book became the blockbuster movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. Three weather systems collided off Nova Scotia's coast in October 1991 to produce a storm of singular fury that swept waves over one hundred feet.

Cuba Libre by Elmore Leonard

Cuba Libre

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"A wild ride through Cuba during Spanish-American War." --Miami Herald. This is not only his best novel, but it transcends genre limits and deserves to be evaluated.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

By:

Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.

Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach

Simple Abundance

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROver 7,000,000 copies sold in over 30 languages

February 18, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 18, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Air Boarder 64

Air Boarder 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Human Entertainment; EU GMI

Gex: Enter the Gecko

Gex: Enter the Gecko

Platform: PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color

Genre: Platform

Publisher: EU BMG Interactive (PS); NA Midway Games; JP Bandai (PS); EU GT Interactive (N64); EU Ubisoft (PC); NA Crave Entertainment (GBC); EU Interplay (GBC)

Magical Tetris Challenge

Magical Tetris Challenge

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Capcom; NA Capcom; EU Activision

Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

Asghan: The Dragon Slayer

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action/Adventure

Publisher: Grolier Interactive

Cardinal SYN

Cardinal SYN

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 989 Studios

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Who was the US President on February 18, 1998?

On February 18, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1998?

On February 18, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 18, 1998?

On February 18, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 18th?

February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
  • 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
  • 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.

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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 February 1998?

February 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 1998 calendar looked like.

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