Wednesday December 16, 1998: on this day

December 16, 1998 was the 350th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1998, who was born and died on December 16, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly), movies (e.g. Rewind, directed by Sergio Gobbi), TV series (e.g. Grafters) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1998?


December 16, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1998 can also be written as 12/16/1998 in the US and as 16/12/1998 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1998 in December 1998 calendar

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December 16, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1998:

  • Iraq disarmament crisis: u.s. president bill clinton orders airstrikes on iraq. unscom withdraws all weapons inspectors from iraq.

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December 16, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 16, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $33.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $132.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $93.19
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $166.88

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

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Red Star 93 : 1 - 1
  • Caen - Valence : 1 - 1
  • Cannes - Lille : 1 - 0
  • Chateauroux - Laval : 1 - 0
  • Guingamp - Nice : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Le Havre - Rennes : 2 - 0
  • Lens - Sochaux : 1 - 1
  • Lyon - Lorient : 2 - 2
  • Monaco - Toulouse : 1 - 1
  • Montpellier - Marseille : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Inverness C - Alloa : 3 - 2
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December 16, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on December 16, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 16, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 03:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1999.

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Who was born on December 16, 1998?


Famous people born on December 16, 1998:

  • Mira Antonitsch

    Austrian tennis player.

  • Chandler Canterbury

    Actor.

  • Tyler Iacona

    Youtube star.

  • Kiara Muhammad

    Tv actress.

  • Reece Oxford
  • Silvia Zarzu
  • Casey Larson
  • Hami Syahin
  • Edgar Xavier Marvelo
  • Mikael Ndjoli
  • Kalon Barnes
  • Kyulkyung
  • Álex Blanco

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 3 months old,

or 303 months and 12 days old,

or 1319 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9234 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1998?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 1998.

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


Famous people died on December 16, 1998:

  • William Gaddis

    American author and academic (b. 1922).

  • Harry Haddock
  • Marcelo Visentín

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Tahsin Yücel

    Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Eliazer Ben-Yehuda

    Revived the Hebrew language in the modern era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 16th

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December 16, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1998:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1998 was I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 16, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'm Your Angel
  2. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  3. - Lately youtube
  4. - From This Moment On
  5. - Doo Wop (That Thing) youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1998 was Believe by Cher, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 16, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Believe youtube
  2. - I Love The Way You Love Me
  3. - Heartbeat / Tragedy
  4. - To You I Belong
  5. - Goodbye

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1998 was Nobody's Supposed To Be Here by Deborah Cox, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 16, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  2. - Love Like This
  3. - Lately youtube
  4. - Trippin'
  5. - Doo Wop (That Thing) youtube

December 16, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 1998 was Dejaria Todo by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

December 16, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 16, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dejaria Todo
  2. - Esperanza
  3. - Mi PC
  4. - Crei
  5. - Tu Amor

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December 16, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Thin Red Line

The Thin Red Line

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Terrence Malick

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Kirk Acevedo

Country: United States of America

Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ron Underwood

Starring: Bill Paxton, Charlize Theron, Rade Serbedzija, Peter Firth

Bimboland

Bimboland

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Ariel Zeitoun

Starring: Judith Godrèche, Aure Atika, Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Forte

The Prince of Egypt

The Prince of Egypt

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells

Starring: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock

Country: United States of America

December 16, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

Grafters

Grafters

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Nicholas J. DeMicco

The Life of Birds

The Life of Birds

Release year: 1998

Starring: David Attenborough

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

HeliCops - Einsatz über Berlin

HeliCops - Einsatz über Berlin

Release year: 1998

City Confidential

City Confidential

Release year: 1998

Starring: Paul Winfield, Keith David

Country: United States of America

December 16, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Simple Truth by David Baldacci

The Simple Truth

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Sizzling David Baldacci's novels were called "sizzling," USA Today, and "superior," by the Houston Chronicle. Baldacci returns with the story about a death row inmate and a Supreme Court clerk.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

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This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

Mirror Image by Danielle Steel

Mirror Image

By:

To see one was to see both. It was a constant guessing game for family members, including the father of the girls.

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

By:

Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …

The Ten Commandments by Laura Schlessinger and Stewart Vogel

The Ten Commandments

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The Ten Commandments are the first direct communication that a person has with God. These commandments are designed to raise our lives beyond animal frantic to the highest levels of human existence.

December 16, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Grendel's Cave

Grendel's Cave

Platform: Web

Genre: Real-time Adventure

Mario Party

Mario Party

Genre: Party game

Publisher: Nintendo

Buck Bumble

Buck Bumble

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Ubisoft

Extreme-G 2

Extreme-G 2

Platform: Nintendo 64, PC

Genre: Futuristic racing game

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Dynamite Cop

Dynamite Cop

Platform: Arcade, Dreamcast, PS2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1998?

On December 16, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1998?

On December 16, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1998?

On December 16, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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history

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 December 1998?

December 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1998 calendar looked like.

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