What happened on Tuesday April 28, 1998?

About April 28th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bill Clinton was serving as the 42nd President of the United States, during a period of economic prosperity and technological advancement in the late 1990s.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 1998 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Too Close by Next
  • #1 UK song: It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins
  • Popular movie: Funny Games directed by Michael Haneke

More about April 28th, 1998? See below for more news and curiosities on April 28th, 1998.

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April 28, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1998:

  • US Presidential Leadership Bill Clinton was serving as the 42nd President of the United States, during a period of economic prosperity and technological advancement in the late 1990s.
  • US Presidential Leadership Bill Clinton was serving as the 42nd President of the United States, during a period of economic prosperity and technological advancement in the late 1990s.
  • US Presidential Leadership Bill Clinton was serving as the 42nd President of the United States, during a period of economic prosperity and technological advancement in the late 1990s.
  • UK Political Leadership Tony Blair, leader of the Labour Party, was serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, representing a period of significant political and social reforms.
  • UK Political Leadership Tony Blair, leader of the Labour Party, was serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, representing a period of significant political and social reforms.
  • UK Political Leadership Tony Blair, leader of the Labour Party, was serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, representing a period of significant political and social reforms.
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Opens Walt Disney World welcomed guests to its newest theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, introducing a groundbreaking zoological and entertainment destination that combines wildlife conservation with immersive guest experiences.
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Opens Walt Disney World welcomed guests to its newest theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, introducing a groundbreaking zoological and entertainment destination that combines wildlife conservation with immersive guest experiences.
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Opens Walt Disney World welcomed guests to its newest theme park, Disney's Animal Kingdom, introducing a groundbreaking zoological and entertainment destination that combines wildlife conservation with immersive guest experiences.
  • Papal Leadership Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, was leading the Roman Catholic Church, known for his significant global influence and efforts in international diplomacy.
  • Papal Leadership Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, was leading the Roman Catholic Church, known for his significant global influence and efforts in international diplomacy.
  • Papal Leadership Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, was leading the Roman Catholic Church, known for his significant global influence and efforts in international diplomacy.
  • Launch of Toon Disney The Walt Disney Company launched Toon Disney, a dedicated 24-hour television channel exclusively featuring animated series and movies, expanding their media entertainment offerings.
  • Launch of Toon Disney The Walt Disney Company launched Toon Disney, a dedicated 24-hour television channel exclusively featuring animated series and movies, expanding their media entertainment offerings.
  • Launch of Toon Disney The Walt Disney Company launched Toon Disney, a dedicated 24-hour television channel exclusively featuring animated series and movies, expanding their media entertainment offerings.
  • US Billboard Number 1 Song 'Too Close' by R&B group Next topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, representing the popular music landscape of late 1990s urban contemporary music.
  • US Billboard Number 1 Song 'Too Close' by R&B group Next topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, representing the popular music landscape of late 1990s urban contemporary music.
  • US Billboard Number 1 Song 'Too Close' by R&B group Next topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, representing the popular music landscape of late 1990s urban contemporary music.
  • UK Number 1 Song 'It's Like That' by Run-DMC and Jason Nevins, a remix that blended hip-hop and electronic dance music, reached the top of the UK music charts.
  • UK Number 1 Song 'It's Like That' by Run-DMC and Jason Nevins, a remix that blended hip-hop and electronic dance music, reached the top of the UK music charts.
  • UK Number 1 Song 'It's Like That' by Run-DMC and Jason Nevins, a remix that blended hip-hop and electronic dance music, reached the top of the UK music charts.

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April 28, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 28, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 28, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $27.87
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $92.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $83.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.12

April 28, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Atlanta Hawks : 64 - 96
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Portland Trail Blazers : 94 - 99
  • Miami Heat - New York Knicks : 91 - 85
  • Seattle SuperSonics - Minnesota Timberwolves : 90 - 98

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Harelbeke - Germinal : 3 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Ipswich - Sunderland : 2 - 0
  • Tranmere - Sheffield United : 3 - 3

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Oldham - Burnley : 3 - 3
  • Watford - Bournemouth : 2 - 1
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What day of the week was April 28, 1998?


April 28, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 118th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1998 can also be written as 4/28/1998 in the US and as 28/4/1998 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1998 in April 1998 calendar

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April 28, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1998:

  • Jerome Bixby

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April 28, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 28, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - You're Still The One youtube
  3. - Let's Ride youtube
  4. - All My Life youtube
  5. - Frozen youtube

April 28, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1998 was It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

  1. - It's Like That youtube
  2. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  3. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube
  4. - La Primavera youtube
  5. - Turn It Up / Fire It Up youtube

April 28, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - Let's Ride
  3. - It's All About Me
  4. - All My Life/Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)
  5. - A Rose Is Still A Rose
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April 28, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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April 28, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on April 28, 1998?


Someone born on April 28, 1998 is:

27 years and 6 days old,

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Tuesday April 28, 1998