What happened on Sunday August 16, 1998?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1998:

• Omagh Bombing: Devastating Terrorist Attack in Northern Ireland On August 16, 1998, the Real Irish Republican Army (Real IRA) carried out a horrific terrorist bombing in the town of Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The car bomb explosion killed 29 civilians and injured approximately 220 people, making it the deadliest single incident of the Troubles. The attack targeted a busy shopping area during a Saturday afternoon, causing widespread devastation and shock both in Northern Ireland and internationally. This bombing was particularly significant as it occurred shortly after the Good Friday Agreement, which aimed to bring peace to the region.
• Silk-Miller Police Murders in Victoria, Australia On August 16, 1998, two Australian police officers were tragically murdered in Moorabbin, Victoria. This violent incident shocked the local community and highlighted the risks faced by law enforcement personnel in the line of duty.
• 80th PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club The 80th PGA Championship was held on August 16, 1998, at the prestigious Sahalee Country Club near Seattle, Washington. This major golf tournament brought together top professional golfers competing for the championship title.

Events in 1998

August 16, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1998

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 1998

August 16, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hertha - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Mainz : 1 - 0
• FC Koln - Ulm : 1 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Oberhausen : 1 - 1
• Stuttgarter K - Dusseldorf : 1 - 0
• Uerdingen - Gutersloh : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Crystal Palace : 3 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - Celtic : 3 - 2
• Dundee United - Hearts : 0 - 0
• Southampton - Liverpool : 1 - 2

August 16, 1998 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1998 can also be written as 8/16/1998 in the US and as 16/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

Famous people died on August 16, 1998:

• Dorothy West

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August 16, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Usher - My Way
3. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
4. Sarah McLachlan - Adia
5. Nicole - Make It Hot

August 16, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Boyzone - No Matter What
2. The Spice Girls - Viva Forever
3. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
4. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You
5. Sash! featuring Tina Cousins - Mysterious Times

August 16, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
2. Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
3. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
4. Monica - The First Night
5. Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1998 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 12:59 am and setting at 04:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1998.

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Someone born on August 16, 1998 is:

26 years 9 months old,

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or 1396 weeks and 6 days old,

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