What happened on Sunday August 16, 1998?

About August 16th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: August 16th, 1998 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica
  • #1 UK song: No Matter What by Boyzone
  • Popular movie: Funny Games directed by Michael Haneke

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August 16, 1998: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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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
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What day of the week was August 16, 1998?


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

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August 16, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1998:

  • Dorothy West

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August 16, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way youtube
  3. - You're Still The One youtube
  4. - Adia youtube
  5. - Make It Hot youtube

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. - No Matter What youtube
  2. - Viva Forever youtube
  3. - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) youtube
  4. - Music Sounds Better With You youtube
  5. - Mysterious Times youtube

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. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - Make It Hot
  3. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  4. - The First Night youtube
  5. - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
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August 16, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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

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August 16, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on August 16, 1998?


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