Friday May 15, 1998: on this day

May 15, 1998 was the 135th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 15, 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 May 15, 1998, who was born and died on May 15, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Close by Next), movies (e.g. Dushman, directed by Tanuja Chandra), TV series (e.g. Open House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1998?


May 15, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 135th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1998 can also be written as 5/15/1998 in the US and as 15/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1998: What happened on that day?


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May 15, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 15, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $30.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $90.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $83.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.62

May 15, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dusseldorf - Nurnberg : 2 - 1
  • Mainz - CZ Jena : 5 - 0
  • Zwickau - Leipzig : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Zaragoza : 1 - 0
  • Barcelona - Salamanca : 1 - 4
  • Celta - Merida : 2 - 0
  • Compostela - Oviedo : 1 - 0
  • Mallorca - Sociedad : 0 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Levante - Villarreal : 1 - 2
  • Sevilla - Las Palmas : 1 - 1
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May 15, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 15, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 15th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 15, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 May 15, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:52 pm and setting at 09:51 am.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1998.

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Who was born on May 15, 1998?


Famous people born on May 15, 1998:

  • Oluwatomisin Akinola

    Oluwatomisin Akinola is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.

  • Kaynan Vasquez

    Kaynan Vasquez is an American football player who plays as a defensive back for the New England Patriots in the National Football League.

  • Kaynan Worthen

    Kaynan Worthen is an American football player who plays as a defensive back for the University of Utah.

  • Quadre Lott

    Quadre Lott is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the New York Jets in the National Football League.

  • Océane Cassignol

    Océane Cassignol is a French competitive swimmer.

  • Lucrezia Stefanini

    Italian tennis player.

  • Gustavo Vazquez

    Drummer.

  • Luke Fortner
  • João Erick
  • Kokoy de Santos
  • Mirco Minguzzi
  • Illja Putrja
  • Eric Vila
  • Pablo Rodríguez
  • Josh Ball
  • Michelangelo Biondelli
  • Anjan Bista
  • Iván Bolaño
  • Santiago Brunelli

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 11 months old,

or 311 months and 12 days old,

or 1354 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9479 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 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 May 15, 1998?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 15, 1998.

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May 15, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1998:

  • Hokulani

    Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Alyce Faye

    Alyce Faye was a popular singer who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.

  • Earl Manigault

    American basketball player and coach (d. 1998).

  • Naim Talu

    Turkish economist, banker, politician, 15th prime minister of turkey (b. 1919).

  • Earl ''the Goat'' Manigault

    American basketball player (born 1944).

  • Gunter d'Alquen
  • Jean-Marie Cieleska
  • John Hawkes
  • Sergej Paramonov
  • Jean Hamelin
  • Abdelhamid Ababsa
  • Richard Jaeger
  • Serge Lesage

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Adalei Dickinson

    Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

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May 15, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1998:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1998:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 15, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - My All youtube
  3. - You're Still The One
  4. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
  5. - Body Bumpin' Yippie-Yi-Yo

May 15, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 15, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade
  2. - Feel It
  3. - All That I Need
  4. - Turn Back Time
  5. - Last Thing On My Mind

May 15, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 15, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - It's All About Me
  3. - Let's Ride
  4. - My All/Breakdown
  5. - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You

May 15, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 15, 1998 was Suavemente by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 15, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 15, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Suavemente
  2. - No Se Olvidar
  3. - Asi Fue
  4. - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
  5. - Una Fan Enamorada

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May 15, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dushman

Dushman

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Tanuja Chandra

Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Kajol, Jas Arora, Tanvi Azmi

Sitcom

Sitcom

Release year: 1998

Directed by: François Ozon

Starring: Évelyne Dandry, François Marthouret, Marina de Van, Adrien de Van

Hope Floats

Hope Floats

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Forest Whitaker

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman

Knock Off

Knock Off

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hark Tsui

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rob Schneider, Lela Rochon, Paul Sorvino

Rewind

Rewind

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Gobbi

Starring: Raoul Bova, Luca Zingaretti, Alice Evans, Maruschka Detmers, Antonio Marsina, Niels Arestrup, Candice Hugo, Marie Laborit, Cécile Pallas, Jay Benedict, André Oumansky, Philippe Dajoux

Country: Italy

May 15, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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:

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Cardcaptor Sakura

Cardcaptor Sakura

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Morio Asaka

Push

Push

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Paul McGuigan

Cowboy Bebop

Cowboy Bebop

Release year: 1998

Written by:

Directed by: Hirokazu Yamada

Starring: Kôichi Yamadera, Unshô Ishizuka, Kevin Seymour, Steve Blum

Country: Japan

May 15, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pandora by Anne Rice

Pandora

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Anne Rice, creators of the Vampire Lestat and the Mayfair Witches, has now released the first of a series of novels linking together by David Talbot, a fledgling vampire who is attempting to be a chronicler for his fellow Undead.

The Long Road Home by Danielle Steel

The Long Road Home

By:

From Danielle Steel, best-selling author, takes us on a terrifying journey into America's hidden shame. This novel explores forgiveness, the dark side childhood and one woman's unbreakable spirit.

Black And Blue by Anna Quindlen

Black And Blue

By:

Fran Benedetto kept her secrets, covered her bruises for 18 years. Because she wanted Bobby to be a father for her son and because she loved him despite everything, she stayed with Bobby.

Paradise by Toni Morrison

Paradise

By:

They shoot the white girl first. They can go slowly with the rest." This is Toni Morrison’s Paradise. It opens with a horrific scene of mass violence, and then chronicles its origins in a small, all-black town in rural Oklahoma.

A Widow For One Year by John Irving

A Widow For One Year

By:

Ruth Cole is complex and often contradictory, making her a "difficult woman." Although she is not "nice", she is still a complex, self-contradictory character. What was it like to be Ruth?

May 15, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 15, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Centre Court Tennis

Centre Court Tennis

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; EU BigBen Interactive

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage

Ganbare Goemon: Kuru Nara Koi! Ayashige Ikka no Kuroi Kage

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Crash Bandicoot: Warped

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Deep Fear

Deep Fear

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Sega

Forsaken

Forsaken

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, Nintendo 64

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on May 15, 1998?

On May 15, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1998?

On May 15, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1998?

On May 15, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. 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 May 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 15th

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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 May 1998?

May 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1998 calendar looked like.

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