What happened on Saturday January 10, 1998?

Here's what happened on January 10, 1998:

• Devastating Earthquake in Northeastern China A significant magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Northeastern China, causing widespread destruction. The disaster resulted in 70 fatalities, approximately 11,500 injuries, and left 44,000 families homeless. Over 70,000 houses were damaged or destroyed, with notable damage to portions of the historic Great Wall of China in northwestern Hebei Province.
• Earthquake in Guatemala A magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurred in Guatemala, causing at least 27 injuries. The seismic event was felt extensively throughout southern and western Guatemala, extending into El Salvador and parts of southern Mexico.
• United Negro College Fund Fundraising Broadcast The 18th United Negro College Fund fundraising event was broadcast, highlighting support for African American higher education and scholarship opportunities.
• Jerry Sloan Achieves NBA Coaching Milestone Jerry Sloan, head coach of the Utah Jazz, achieved a significant career milestone by winning his 600th NBA game. The victory came in a decisive 111-84 win against the Houston Rockets, further cementing his legacy in professional basketball.
• Mark Messier Reaches NHL Milestone Mark Messier, veteran centre for the Vancouver Canucks, became the 6th player in NHL history to record 1,000 assists. He achieved this remarkable feat during a 2-2 draw against the Florida Panthers at General Motors Place.
• Slovakia Wins Hopman Cup Tennis In a historic moment for Slovak tennis, Karina Habšudová and Karol Kučera won the Hopman Cup by defeating the French pair of Mary Pierce and Cédric Pioline with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This victory marked Slovakia's first title in the international tennis tournament.

Events in 1998

January 10, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 10, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Orlando Magic : 82 - 90
• Golden State Warriors - Chicago Bulls : 82 - 87
• Indiana Pacers - Dallas Mavericks : 84 - 79
• Minnesota Timberwolves - New Jersey Nets : 108 - 101
• Portland Trail Blazers - Milwaukee Bucks : 90 - 95

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Real Madrid : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Albacete - Alaves : 1 - 1
• Eibar - Leganes : 0 - 0
• Lleida - Sevilla : 3 - 0
• Villarreal - Osasuna : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Beauvais - Gueugnon : 3 - 2
• Laval - Wasquehal : 2 - 2
• Lille - Red Star 93 : 4 - 1
• Louhans-Cuis. - Valence : 2 - 0
• Nice - Mulhouse : 0 - 0

January 10, 1998 was a Saturday and it was the 10th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1998 can also be written as 1/10/1998 in the US and as 10/1/1998 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1998 in January 1998 calendar

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January 10, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1998 was Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
2. Elton John - Something About The Way You Look Tonight
3. Puff Daddy - It's All About The Benjamin's
4. Janet - Together Again
5. LSG - My Body

January 10, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 1998 was Never Ever by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

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

January 10, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 1998 was My Body by LSG, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. LSG - My Body
2. Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
3. Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
4. Usher - You Make Me Wanna...
5. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

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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 10, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 10, 1998 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

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

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Someone born on January 10, 1998 is:

27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 27 days old,

or 1425 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9979 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1998?

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