Monday May 18, 1998: on this day

May 18, 1998 was the 138th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 18, 1998, who was born and died on May 18, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. My All by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Saaya) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 18, 1998?


May 18, 1998 was a Monday and it was the 138th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1998 can also be written as 5/18/1998 in the US and as 18/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1998:

  • The us department of justice and twenty state attorneys general file a lawsuit against microsoft, charging the company with violations of the sherman act: exclusive dealing and unlawful tying, monopoly maintenance in the operating system market, and attempted monopoly of the browser market.

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

Stock market quotes on May 18, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.69
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $29.37
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $84.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $82.62
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.75

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Los Angeles Lakers - Utah Jazz : 95 - 99

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • St Pauli - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Veroia - Olympiakos : 2 - 0
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May 18, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:11 am and setting at 01:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1998.

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Who was born on May 18, 1998?


Famous people born on May 18, 1998:

  • Deyna Castellanos

    Deyna Castellanos is a Venezuelan soccer player who plays as a forward for Manchester City and the Venezuelan national team.

  • Polina Edmunds

    American figure skater.

  • Megan Goodman

    Tv actress.

  • Tomás Federico
  • Guo Hanyu
  • Melanie Hasler
  • Benedek Kovács
  • Mohamed Bourhan Mohamed
  • Raí Nascimento
  • Cristhian Paredes
  • Simon Rhein
  • Maxim Leitsch
  • Cheng Wentao
  • Bright Enobakhare

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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


You are 25 years 10 months old,

or 310 months and 11 days old,

or 1349 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9447 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 18, 1998?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 18, 1998:

  • Obaidullah Aleem

    Indian-pakistani poet and author (b. 1939).

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1998 was My All by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My All youtube
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - I Get Lonely
  4. - You're Still The One
  5. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
  2. - Feel It
  3. - All That I Need
  4. - Turn Back Time
  5. - Last Thing On My Mind

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Get Lonely
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - It's All About Me
  4. - My All/Breakdown
  5. - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 18, 1998 was Suavemente by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The Latin music chart on May 18, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Suavemente
  2. - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
  3. - No Me Conoces
  4. - No Se Olvidar
  5. - Por Que Te Conoci

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

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

The Truman Show

The Truman Show

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich

Country: United States of America

The Celebration

The Celebration

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg

Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen

The Dreamlife of Angels

The Dreamlife of Angels

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Erick Zonca

Starring: Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado

The Mighty

The Mighty

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Chelsom

Starring: Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton

A Perfect Murder

A Perfect Murder

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, David Suchet

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Cardcaptor Sakura

Cardcaptor Sakura

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Morio Asaka

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

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

The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

The Horse Whisperer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHis full name is Tom Booker. His voice can soothe wild horses and his touch can heal broken spirits. Annie Graves, a mother of two, has traveled across continents to Montana's Booker Ranch to help her …

You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark

You Belong to Me

By:

"The mistress of tension" (The New Yorker), Mary Higgins Clark is back with another New York Times bestseller. USA TODAY called it "her page-turning favorite". It's about a murderer who targets lonely cruise ship women. This novel combines classic mystery …

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.

Pandora by Anne Rice

Pandora

By:

Anne Rice, creators of the Vampire Lestat and the Mayfair Witches, has now released the first of a series of novels linking together by David Talbot, a fledgling vampire who is attempting to be a chronicler for his fellow Undead.

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

By:

Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

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

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

Astronōka

Astronōka

Platform: PlayStation PlayStation Network (PSN)

Publisher: Enix Square Enix (PSN)

Assault (EU) Assault: Retribution (NA)

Assault (EU) Assault: Retribution (NA)

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action

Publisher: EU Telstar; NA Midway Games

Act of War

Act of War

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Bottom of the 9th '99

Bottom of the 9th '99

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Sports (Baseball)

Publisher: Konami

Axis & Allies

Axis & Allies

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Hasbro Interactive

history

Who was the US President on May 18, 1998?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1998?

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

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What is special about May 18th?

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

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

Find out more about May 18th

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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

Do you remember 1998? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

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What was the calendar for May 1998?

May 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1998 calendar looked like.

Monday May 18, 1998