Saturday August 08, 1998: on this day

August 08, 1998 was the 220th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 08, 1998 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 08, 1998, who was born and died on August 08, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Run Lola Run, directed by Tom Tykwer), TV series (e.g. Any Day Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1998?


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

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August 08, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1998:

  • Iranian consulate in mazar-i-sharif, afghanistan is raided by taliban leading to the deaths of ten iranian diplomats and a journalist.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 08, 1998?


Famous people born on August 08, 1998:

  • Shawnn Mendes

    Canadian singer-songwriter with a huge fan following.

  • Ryan Garcia

    American boxer.

  • Ronan Parke

    Pop singer.

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 21 days old,

or 1337 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9365 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 1998.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

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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August 08, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1998:

  • Edman Rolf

    Edman Rolf was a Swedish biochemist who developed the Edman degradation, a method for sequencing amino acids in proteins.

  • Margaret Hutchinson

    Margaret Hutchinson was a British novelist known for her novels set in the English countryside.

  • Mahmoud Saremi

    Iranian journalist (b. 1968).

  • Raymond Edward Brown

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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holidays

August 08, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1998:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 08, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - You're Still The One
  3. - My Way
  4. - Adia
  5. - 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.

August 08, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Matter What
  2. - Viva Forever
  3. - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
  4. - Music Sounds Better With You
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - Make It Hot
  3. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  4. - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
  5. - My Way

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 1998 was Yo Naci Para Amarte by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  2. - Rezo
  3. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  4. - Aliviame
  5. - Tu Sonrisa

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August 08, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Run Lola Run

Run Lola Run

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Tom Tykwer

Starring: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Nina Petri

Country: United States of America

Blade

Blade

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Stephen Norrington

Starring: Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright

Country: United States of America

Dil Se..

Dil Se..

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mani Ratnam

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala, Preity Zinta, Raghuvir Yadav

The Interview

The Interview

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Craig Monahan

Starring: Hugo Weaving, Tony Martin, Aaron Jeffery, Paul Sonkkila

Your Friends & Neighbors

Your Friends & Neighbors

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Neil LaBute

Starring: Amy Brenneman, Aaron Eckhart, Ben Stiller, Nastassja Kinski

August 08, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 1998 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Travis Fine

Perla

Perla

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Castilla

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

August 08, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lam

I Know This Much Is True

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Tragic events often strike close twins; Oprah's Book Club Pick for Summer 1998; 17th Selection Announced June 18, 1998.

Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell

Point of Origin

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"Sears"

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

By:

Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers

By:

Stephen E. Ambrose is the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, and D-Day. This inspiring story tells the inspiring story of ordinary men in the U.S. Army in northwest Europe, from the day after D-Day to the end of World …

August 08, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Grim Fandango

Grim Fandango

Platform: Original; Microsoft Windows; Remastered; Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Android; iOS

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: LucasArts; Double Fine Productions (Remastered)

Another Mind

Another Mind

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Square

Destrega

Destrega

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Koei

Addiction Pinball

Addiction Pinball

Platform: PC, PlayStation (released as Worms Pinball)

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: MicroProse (PC), Infogrames (PSX), Team17 (Steam)

Action Quake II

Action Quake II

Platform: BeOS, Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1998?

On August 08, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1998?

On August 08, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1998?

On August 08, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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history

What happened in 1998?

1998 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Freak, opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • 80th PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club - Seattle, Washington
  • State Farm Rail Golf Classic

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What was the calendar for August 1998?

August 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1998 calendar looked like.

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