What happened on Friday May 29, 1998?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1998:

• RMS Empress of Ireland Disaster The RMS Empress of Ireland, a Canadian Pacific Ocean liner, sank tragically in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, resulting in the devastating loss of 1,024 lives. This maritime disaster is considered one of the worst peacetime shipwrecks in Canadian history, occurring during a dense fog that contributed to a catastrophic collision.
• US Coin Design Law Signed US President Bill Clinton signed Public Law 105-176, which authorized the US Mint to modify coin design layouts. The law specifically allowed for the repositioning of emblems from the reverse to the obverse side of coins, creating additional space for State quarter dollar commemorative designs.

Events in 1998

May 29, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1998

Newspapers from May. 29, 1998

May 29, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 29, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $27.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $84.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.56

May 29, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers : 89 - 92

May 29, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 149th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1998 can also be written as 5/29/1998 in the US and as 29/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1998 in May 1998 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1998:

• Markelle Fultz

  Professional NBA basketball player known for playing as a point guard for the Orlando Magic and currently with the Philadelphia 76ers.

• Austin Reaves

  NBA basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, known for his versatile playing style and emerging role in the team.

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1998:

• Barry Goldwater

  Barry Goldwater was a prominent American conservative politician who served as a U.S.

• Orlando Anderson

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on May 29th

May 29, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Next - Too Close
2. Mariah Carey - My All
3. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
4. Janet - I Get Lonely
5. The Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

May 29, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. All Saints - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
2. The Tamperer featuring Maya - Feel It
3. Boyzone - All That I Need
4. Aqua - Turn Back Time
5. Steps - Last Thing On My Mind

May 29, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Janet Featuring BLACKstreet - I Get Lonely
2. Next - Too Close
3. Mya & Sisqo - It's All About Me
4. Mariah Carey - My All/Breakdown
5. Xscape - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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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 29, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:18 am and setting at 11:51 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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Your place in the Universe on May 29, 1998

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Someone born on May 29, 1998 is:

26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 4 days old,

or 1405 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9836 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1998?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 29, 1998.

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