What happened on Sunday February 08, 1998?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1998:

• Historic Women's Ice Hockey Olympic Match A milestone in Olympic sports history occurred when Finland defeated Sweden 6-0 in the first female ice hockey game in Olympic competition, marking a significant moment for women's sports representation.
• Halldór Laxness - Nobel Laureate Writer Halldór Laxness, the renowned Icelandic writer and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, was commemorated. Known for his influential novels that explored social and political themes, Laxness was a significant figure in 20th-century Nordic literature.
• Enoch Powell - British Politician Passes Away Enoch Powell, a controversial British politician known for his provocative political views and significant impact on British political discourse, died at the age of 85. Powell was a complex figure in 20th-century British politics.
• NHL Pauses Season for Olympics The National Hockey League (NHL) suspended its regular season until February 24th to support and accommodate the Winter Olympic Games, demonstrating the international significance of the sporting event.
• 48th NBA All-Star Game The 48th NBA All-Star Game took place in New York City, with the Eastern Conference defeating the Western Conference 135-114 in an exciting display of basketball talent.
• Julian Lincoln Simon - Economist and Author Julian Lincoln Simon, a prominent American economist and author known for his optimistic views on population growth and resource economics, passed away. Simon was recognized for challenging prevailing pessimistic views about resource scarcity and human population dynamics.
• William Lambert - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Dies William Lambert, a distinguished Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, passed away at the age of 78. His contributions to journalism likely included significant investigative reporting and storytelling.

Events in 1998

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1998

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1998

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Parma : 0 - 0
• Bari - Fiorentina : 0 - 1
• Empoli - Napoli : 5 - 0
• Inter - Bologna : 0 - 1
• Juventus - Roma : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Anderlecht : 2 - 1
• Harelbeke - Westerlo : 0 - 0
• Mouscron - Lokeren : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - FC Koln : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Merida : 2 - 1
• Espanol - Zaragoza : 0 - 1
• La Coruna - Real Madrid : 2 - 2
• Mallorca - Compostela : 2 - 1
• Salamanca - Celta : 0 - 1

February 08, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1998 can also be written as 2/8/1998 in the US and as 8/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1998 in February 1998 calendar

Famous people died on February 08, 1998:

• Halldor Laxness

  Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic novelist who significantly influenced 20th-century literature and was the first Icelandic writer to receive...

• Enoch Powell

  Prominent British Conservative politician known for his controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech on immigration, influential parliamentary...

• Julian Simon

  Influential American libertarian economist and professor at the University of Maryland, known for his groundbreaking work on population...

• Halldór Kiljan Laxness

  Prize laureate for his vivid epic power which has renewed the great narrative art of Iceland.

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on February 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1998 was Together Again by Janet, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Janet - Together Again
2. Usher - Nice & Slow
3. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
4. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
5. Puff Daddy - Been Around The World

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1998 was My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
2. Aqua - Doctor Jones
3. All Saints - Never Ever
4. Robbie Williams - Angels
5. Camisra - Let Me Show You

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Usher - Nice & Slow
2. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
3. LSG - My Body
4. Busta Rhymes - Dangerous
5. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1998 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:00 pm and setting at 05:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on February 08, 1998

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Someone born on February 08, 1998 is:

27 years 2 months old,

or 326 months and 29 days old,

or 1421 weeks and 3 days old,

or 9950 days old,

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

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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