What happened on Tuesday February 17, 1998?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1998:

• Kosovo Independence Declaration Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia, following a complex and violent armed conflict known as the Kosovo War. This declaration marked a significant geopolitical moment in the Balkan region's history.
• Nagorno-Karabakh War Atrocity During the Nagorno-Karabakh War, Armenian troops were reported to have killed between 70 and 90 Azerbaijani civilians in the village of Qaradağlı, highlighting the brutal ethnic conflict in the region.
• Death of Ernst Jünger Ernst Jünger, a prominent German writer and philosopher, passed away at the age of 102 in Riedlingen, Germany. Known for his influential works exploring war, technology, and existentialism, Jünger was a significant literary figure of the 20th century.
• Anthrax Possession Arrest Larry Wayne Harris and Bill Levitt were arrested for illegal possession of anthrax, raising significant national security and bioterrorism concerns.
• USA Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Victory The United States Women's Ice Hockey Team defeated Canada to win their first Olympic Gold medal, marking a historic moment in women's sports and international ice hockey competition.
• Diane Zamora Murder Conviction Diane Zamora, a 20-year-old US Naval Academy cadet, was convicted of capital murder in a high-profile criminal case that shocked the military community.

Events in 1998

February 17, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1998

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1998

February 17, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 17, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $19.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $158.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $78.44
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.06

February 17, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Sacramento Kings : 99 - 102
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Philadelphia 76ers : 97 - 98
• Detroit Pistons - San Antonio Spurs : 94 - 95
• Golden State Warriors - Portland Trail Blazers : 83 - 101
• Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 97 - 105

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bury - Stoke : 0 - 0
• Charlton - QPR : 1 - 1
• Crewe - Birmingham : 0 - 2
• Hamilton - Ayr : 1 - 1
• Nott'm Forest - Huddersfield : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Clyde - Livingston : 0 - 3
• Stenhousemuir - Brechin : 3 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Mansfield : 4 - 1
• East Stirling - Dumbarton : 1 - 0

February 17, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1998 can also be written as 2/17/1998 in the US and as 17/2/1998 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1998 in February 1998 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1998:

• Morgenštern

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1998:

• Ernst Jünger

  German philosopher, essayist, and novelist.

• Bob Merrill

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Usher - Nice & Slow
2. Janet - Together Again
3. Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
4. LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
5. Puff Daddy - Been Around The World

February 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1998 was Doctor Jones by Aqua, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Aqua - Doctor Jones
2. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
3. All Saints - Never Ever
4. Will Smith - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It
5. Usher - You Make Me Wanna

February 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Usher - Nice & Slow
2. Destiny's Child - No, No, No
3. Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
4. Mase Featuring Total - What You Want
5. Ol Skool [Featuring Keith Sweat & Xscape] - Am I Dreaming

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1998 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 10:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1998

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Someone born on February 17, 1998 is:

27 years 2 months old,

or 326 months and 20 days old,

or 1420 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9941 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1998?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1998?

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