Monday April 20, 1998: on this day

April 20, 1998 was the 110th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1998, who was born and died on April 20, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Close by Next), movies (e.g. Deep Impact, directed by Mimi Leder), TV series (e.g. Open House) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1998?


April 20, 1998 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1998 can also be written as 4/20/1998 in the US and as 20/4/1998 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1998 in April 1998 calendar

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April 20, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1998:

  • German terrorist group the red army faction announces their dissolution after 28 years.
  • The alleged date the german red army faction (created 1970) is dissolved.
  • Air france flight 422 crashes after taking off from el dorado international airport in bogotá, colombia, killing all 53 people on board.

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April 20, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $27.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $92.37
  • General Electric GE: opens at $87.12
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.94

April 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Uerdingen - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 1
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April 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 02:06 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 20, 1998?


Famous people born on April 20, 1998:

  • Bryli Spears

    Bryli Spears is an American gymnast who has competed in the Olympics and won multiple medals.

  • Jauan Jeffries

    Jauan Jeffries is an American football wide receiver who plays for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League.

  • Akanksha Chaudhary

    Akanksha Chaudhary is an Indian badminton player who has represented India in international tournaments.

  • Aron Dønnum
  • Harry Froling
  • Abe Gashahun
  • Jason Huntley
  • Igor Inocêncio de Oliveira
  • Thomas Helland Larsen
  • Felix Mallard
  • Zeliha Ağrıs
  • Andrés Terán
  • Joshua Tomaic
  • Dries Vanthoor
  • Giacomo Maremmani
  • Matthew Walls
  • Jordi Méndez
  • Lauren Cox
  • Capo Plaza
  • Shusuke Yonehara

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 26 years and 3 days old,

or 312 months and 3 days old,

or 1357 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9500 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1998?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 20, 1998.

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April 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1998:

  • Ossi Marxer
  • Octavio Paz
  • Aram Katcher
  • Edwin Thompson Jaynes
  • Yoshio Inaba
  • Severo Cominelli
  • Alfredo Palacio Moreno
  • Marcelle Hertzog-Cachin
  • Jean François Lyotard

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1998:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1998:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1998:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1998 was Too Close by Next, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Close youtube
  2. - All My Life youtube
  3. - Let's Ride
  4. - Frozen
  5. - You're Still The One

April 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1998 was It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Like That
  2. - My Heart Will Go On youtube
  3. - Truly Madly Deeply youtube
  4. - La Primavera
  5. - Turn It Up / Fire It Up

April 20, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1998 was Let's Ride by Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Ride
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - All My Life/Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)
  4. - It's All About Me
  5. - Body Bumpin' Yippie-Yi-Yo

April 20, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 1998 was No Se Olvidar by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Se Olvidar
  2. - Una Fan Enamorada
  3. - Asi Fue
  4. - Por Que Te Conoci
  5. - Si Tu Supieras

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April 20, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Deep Impact

Deep Impact

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Mimi Leder

Starring: Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Morgan Freeman

Country: United States of America

Little Men

Little Men

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Rodney Gibbons

Starring: Kathleen Fee, Michael Caloz, Mariel Hemingway, Ben Cook

Matter of Trust

Matter of Trust

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Joey Travolta

Starring: C. Thomas Howell, Joan Severance, Nick Mancuso, Robert Miano

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

Body Count

Body Count

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Robert Patton-Spruill

Starring: David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino, John Leguizamo, Ving Rhames

April 20, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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

April 20, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Amazing Grace by Kathleen Norris

Amazing Grace

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Kathleen Norris struggled with her return to Christianity after so many years. She found that the language of Christianity was what most separated her from her faith.

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 Man Who Listens To Horses by Monty Roberts

The Man Who Listens To Horses

By:

Monty Roberts, a horse whisperer and American pioneer, is the real thing. His gentle Join-Up(r), training method shows how deep communication can be between man-and-animal.

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.

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Into Thin Air

By:

National Bestseller A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest saw nothing that suggested that a deadly storm was coming down.

April 20, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

G.A.S.P. Fighters' NEXTream

G.A.S.P. Fighters' NEXTream

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Konami

All Star Tennis '99

All Star Tennis '99

Platform: Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Ubisoft

C: The Contra Adventure

C: The Contra Adventure

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Konami of America

Clan Lord

Clan Lord

Platform: Mac OS, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fantasy MMORPG

Publisher: Delta Tao Software

Test Drive Off-Road 2

Test Drive Off-Road 2

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: NA Accolade; EU Electronic Arts; JP Capcom

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1998?

On April 20, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1998?

On April 20, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1998?

On April 20, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

Find out more about April 20th

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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 April 1998?

April 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1998 calendar looked like.

Monday April 20, 1998