What happened on Saturday August 08, 1998?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1998:

• Taliban Raid on Iranian Consulate in Afghanistan On August 8, 1998, Taliban militants launched a violent raid on the Iranian consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten Iranian diplomats and a journalist. This incident significantly escalated tensions between Iran and the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, marking a critical moment in regional geopolitical conflict.
• Myanmar Popular Uprising Against Military Rule On August 8, 1998, citizens of Myanmar staged a significant popular uprising challenging the oppressive military regime. This demonstration represented a critical moment of civilian resistance against authoritarian governance, highlighting the population's desire for democratic reforms and human rights.

Events in 1998

August 08, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1998

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1998

August 08, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Gueugnon - Caen : 2 - 1
• Laval - Ajaccio : 2 - 1
• Le Mans - Beauvais : 1 - 1
• Lille - Guingamp : 1 - 2
• Nice - Chateauroux : 1 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bastia - Montpellier : 2 - 2
• Bordeaux - Paris SG : 3 - 1
• Marseille - Nantes : 2 - 0
• Nancy - Sochaux : 1 - 1
• Rennes - Auxerre : 1 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - West Brom : 2 - 2
• Bradford - Stockport : 1 - 2
• Bristol City - Oxford : 2 - 2
• Bury - Huddersfield : 1 - 0
• Crystal Palace - Bolton : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Lincoln : 2 - 0
• Burnley - Bristol Rvs : 2 - 1
• Colchester - Chesterfield : 1 - 0
• Gillingham - Walsall : 0 - 1
• Macclesfield - Fulham : 0 - 1

August 08, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1998 can also be written as 8/8/1998 in the US and as 8/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1998:

• Shawn Mendes

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Famous people born on August 8th

Famous people died on August 08, 1998:

• Mahmoud Saremi

  Iranian journalist (b. 1968).

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
3. Usher - My Way
4. Sarah McLachlan - Adia
5. Nicole - Make It Hot

August 08, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Boyzone - No Matter What
2. The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
3. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
4. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
5. Sash! featuring Tina Cousins - Mysterious Times

August 08, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
2. Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
3. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
4. Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
5. Usher - My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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August 08, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 07:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1998.

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Someone born on August 08, 1998 is:

26 years 8 months old,

or 320 months and 26 days old,

or 1395 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9766 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1998?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 1998.

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