What happened on Friday March 13, 1998?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1998:

• Groundbreaking Astronomical Discovery: Universe's Accelerating Expansion The High-Z Supernova Search Team published pioneering scientific evidence demonstrating that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, a revolutionary finding that challenged previous understanding of cosmic dynamics and laid groundwork for future cosmological research.
• U.S. Shifts Diplomatic Stance on China The U.S. administration discontinued its annual United Nations resolution criticizing China's human rights record, signaling a potential diplomatic recalibration in Sino-American relations and a more nuanced approach to international human rights advocacy.
• South Korean Presidential Amnesty President Kim Dae Jung implemented a sweeping amnesty, releasing numerous political prisoners and clearing the records of 5.5 million Koreans, marking a significant moment of national reconciliation and democratic progress.
• Remembering Bill Reid Bill Reid, a renowned Canadian artist known for his exceptional contributions to Indigenous art, particularly Haida art, passed away. His work significantly influenced contemporary Canadian artistic expression and Indigenous cultural representation.
• Remembering Risen Star Risen Star, a notable American racehorse, was commemorated. Known for significant racing achievements, the horse represented an important figure in the competitive horse racing world of the late 20th century.

Events in 1998

March 13, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1998

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 1998

March 13, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 13, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $27.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $82.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $78.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $100.87

March 13, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Philadelphia 76ers : 86 - 107
• Charlotte Hornets - Orlando Magic : 100 - 82
• Detroit Pistons - Boston Celtics : 96 - 92
• Golden State Warriors - Phoenix Suns : 77 - 101
• Milwaukee Bucks - Indiana Pacers : 76 - 96

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Beveren - Molenbeek : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Leverkusen : 1 - 1
• Hertha - Schalke 04 : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - CZ Jena : 1 - 1
• Leipzig - Gutersloh : 1 - 0
• Wattenscheid - Unterhaching : 2 - 0

March 13, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1998 can also be written as 3/13/1998 in the US and as 13/3/1998 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1998 in March 1998 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1998:

• Jack Harlow

  Prominent American rapper, singer-songwriter, and actor known for hit songs like 'What's Poppin' and 'First Class', who has gained...

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1998:

• Hans von Ohain

  Pioneering German-American aerospace engineer who developed the first operational jet engine, significantly contributing to aviation...

• Bill Reid
• Kōshō Uchiyama

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1998 was Gettin' Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
2. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
3. Usher - Nice & Slow
4. Destiny's Child - No, No, No Part II
5. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply

March 13, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1998 was My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
2. Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins - It's Like That
3. Madonna - Frozen
4. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
5. Cornershop - Brimful Of Asha

March 13, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Usher - Nice & Slow
2. Destiny's Child - No, No, No
3. Mase Featuring Total - What You Want
4. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
5. K.P. & Envyi - Swing My Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 13, 1998! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

March 13, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1998 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in March 1998

Your place in the Universe on March 13, 1998

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on March 13, 1998 is:

27 years 1 month old,

or 325 months and 24 days old,

or 1416 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9917 days old,

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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1998?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 13, 1998.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.