What happened on Sunday March 22, 1998?

Here's what happened on March 22, 1998:

• Ethnic Conflict Escalates in Kosovo Serbian police launched a brutal military operation against ethnic Albanians in central Kosovo Province, using mortar rounds, burning homes, and shooting civilians in an attempt to suppress the separatist movement. This event highlighted the growing tensions in the region.
• First War Crimes Guilty Plea at The Hague Dragoljub Kunarac became the first defendant to plead guilty at the international war crimes tribunal in The Hague, specifically for raping Muslim women during the Bosnian war in 1992. This marked a significant moment in international criminal justice.
• OPEC-Like Oil Production Cut by Three Nations Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and Mexico jointly announced a strategic oil production reduction, aiming to stabilize and potentially reverse the sharp decline in global oil prices. This coordinated effort demonstrates the nations' ability to influence international petroleum markets.
• Russian Atomic Minister Dismissed Viktor N. Mikhailov, a highly influential figure in Russia's nuclear sector, was unexpectedly ousted from his position as Atomic Minister. His dismissal surprised many, signaling potential shifts in Russia's nuclear policy and leadership.
• Ezer Weizman Re-elected as Israeli President The Israeli Parliament re-elected Ezer Weizman for a second five-year presidential term after an unusually intense campaign. Despite the largely ceremonial nature of the role, the election drew significant political attention.
• Congress Party Leadership Transition in India Sitaram Kesri resigned as president of India's Congress Party following the party's failure to win a parliamentary election, signaling a major political shift.
• Sonia Gandhi Leads Congress Party Sonia Gandhi, widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was elected as the new Congress Party head, reinforcing the Gandhi family's political dynasty in Indian politics.
• Pinochet Steps Down as Military Commander General Augusto Pinochet resigned as Chile's armed forces commander-in-chief to be sworn in as a senator for life, marking a significant transition in his political career.
• Yeltsin Dismisses Entire Russian Cabinet In a dramatic display of presidential power, Boris Yeltsin dismissed his entire cabinet, including trusted Prime Minister Viktor S. Chernomyrdin, signaling major political restructuring in Russia.
• Iraq Arrests Weapons Specialist Baghdad reported the arrest of Dr. Nassir al-Hindawi as he attempted to flee the country, which was considered a significant blow to U.N. arms inspectors investigating Iraq's weapons programs.
• 18th Golden Raspberry Awards The 18th annual Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) were held, recognizing the worst achievements in film for the previous year.
• Liselotte Neumann Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Liselotte Neumann emerged victorious at the Standard Register PING Golf Tournament, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess.

Events in 1998

March 22, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 22, 1998

Newspapers from Mar. 22, 1998

March 22, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Detroit Pistons : 98 - 105
• Chicago Bulls - Toronto Raptors : 102 - 100
• Golden State Warriors - Orlando Magic : 83 - 92
• Indiana Pacers - Milwaukee Bucks : 96 - 94
• Los Angeles Lakers - Sacramento Kings : 96 - 93

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Empoli : 1 - 0
• Bari - Sampdoria : 0 - 1
• Fiorentina - Bologna : 1 - 1
• Lazio - Piacenza : 0 - 0
• Milan - Inter : 0 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Harelbeke : 1 - 0
• Lokeren - Lommel : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Stuttgart - Bayern Munich : 0 - 3

March 22, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 81st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1998 can also be written as 3/22/1998 in the US and as 22/3/1998 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1998 in March 1998 calendar

March 22, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1998 was Gettin' Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
2. Usher - Nice & Slow
3. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
4. Destiny's Child - No, No, No Part II
5. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply

March 22, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
2. Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins - It's Like That
3. Madonna - Frozen
4. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
5. Cornershop - Brimful Of Asha

March 22, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1998 was No, No, No by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Destiny's Child - No, No, No
2. Usher - Nice & Slow
3. Mase Featuring Total - What You Want
4. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz - Deja Vu [Uptown Baby]
5. Next - Too Close

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

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March 22, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 22, 1998 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 01:10 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 22, 1998

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Someone born on March 22, 1998 is:

27 years 1 month old,

or 325 months and 15 days old,

or 1415 weeks and 3 days old,

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