Thursday January 01, 1998: on this day

January 01, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1998 can also be written as 1/1/1998 in the US and as 1/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

Here's what happened on January 01, 1998:

• All california bars, clubs and card rooms must be smoke-free
• Us census bureau estimates population at 268,921,733.
• Mongolia switches from a 46 hour to 40 hour work week.
• Smoking is banned in all california bars and restaurants.
• Following a currency reform, russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence.
• The european central bank is established.
• Toronto and six other communities in canada are merged to form a new megacity. the next day mel lastman is sworn in as its first mayor.
• Argentinian physicist juan maldacena published a landmark paper initiating the study of ads/cft correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity.

January 01, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Philadelphia 76ers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 115 - 104

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Hibernian : 2 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:20 am and setting at 09:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1997 while the next full moon would come on Jan 12, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1998

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Famous people born on January 01, 1998:

• Asuna Kirigaya

  A main character in the Sword Art Online light novel and anime series.

• Aala Hubbard

  First transgender athlete to compete in weightlifting at the Olympics.

• Jajaira Gonzalez

  Jajaira Gonzalez is an American boxer who won a gold medal in the lightweight division at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

• Adeya Noel

  Adeya Noel is an American singer and songwriter known for her soulful vocals and R&B-influenced music.

• Laprecious Balogun

  Laprecious Balogun is a Nigerian soccer player who plays as a forward for Arsenal Women.

• Hanne Desmet

  Hanne Desmet is a Belgian speed skater who has competed in the Winter Olympics.

• Damarea Crockett

  Damarea Crockett is an American football running back who played college football for the University of Missouri.

• Alyla Grigorieva

  Alyla Grigorieva is a Russian gymnast who has won multiple medals in international competitions.

• Hibba Abdelgawad

  Hibba Abdelgawad is an Egyptian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the Egyptian national team.

• Kita Kozuki

  Kita Kozuki is the main protagonist of the anime series 'Kita-san wa Aoku Utsukushii'.

• Varshini Reddy

  Varshini Reddy is an Indian badminton player who has represented India in international tournaments.

• Kamayah Meadows

  Kamayah Meadows is a professional basketball player who plays in the WNBA.

• Izyan Ahmad

  Izyan Ahmad is a Malaysian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.

• Adeya Brookins

  Adeya Brookins is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100m and 200m sprints.

• Zlata Chochieva

  A Russian gymnast who has won medals at the European and World Championships.

• Makayah McDaniel

  Makayah McDaniel is an American track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events.

• Janaria Mitchell

  Janaria Mitchell is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.

• Israella Guimarães

  Israella Guimarães is a Brazilian soccer player who plays as a forward.

• Marquarius White

  Marquarius White is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Alabama.

• Tamarius Brown

  Tamarius Brown is an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Georgia.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1998?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 1998.

Famous people died on January 01, 1998:

• Omran Al-Kaysi

  Renowned Iraqi poet known for his lyrical works.

• Xue Muqiao

  Chinese politician known for his role in the Communist Party of China.

• Hagar Ben-Asher

  Israeli cantorial singer known for her powerful voice.

• Cowan Holman

  Cowan Holman was an American football player who played in the NFL from 1943 to 1949.

• Romani Crum

  Romani Crum was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.

• Blease Beasley

  Blease Beasley was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.

• Wilbur Rucker

  Wilbur Rucker was an American athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.

• Reginald Burch

  Reginald Burch was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.

• Morad Abul-Fadl

  Egyptian historian and professor who specialized in the history of Islamic civilization.

• Seger Ellis

  Seger Ellis was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back.

• Avonne Pickering

  Avonne Pickering was a British actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.

• Waldine Waldrop

  Waldine Waldrop was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

• Vieno Hietanen

  Vieno Hietanen was a Finnish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

• Lester Carr

  Lester Carr was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.

• Derward C. Arnspiger

  Founder of Arnspiger Corporation.

• Armour McDonald

  Armour McDonald was a Canadian football player who played as a defensive back in the Canadian Football League.

• Gerta

  Gerta Overbeck was a German painter known for her expressionist works.

• Emery Barnes

  Canadian politician and former professional football player.

• Emerald

  Renowned painter known for vibrant and colorful landscapes.

• Arvid Fredborg

  Swedish journalist known for his investigative reporting.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1998 was Something About The Way You Look Tonight by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
2. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
3. Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. Janet - Together Again

January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1998 was Perfect Day by Various Artists, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Various Artists - Perfect Day
2. All Saints - Never Ever
3. The Spice Girls - Too Much
4. Janet Jackson - Together Again
5. The Lighthouse Family - High

January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1998 was A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
2. LSG - My Body
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Next - Butta Love

January 01, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 1998 was Si Tu Supieras by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
2. Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
3. Ana Gabriel - A Pesar De Todos
4. Luis Miguel - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
5. Marco Antonio Solis - La Venia Bendita