Thursday August 20, 1998: on this day

August 20, 1998 was the 232nd day of the year 1998, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 20, 1998, who was born and died on August 20, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica), movies (e.g. Train of Life, directed by Radu Mihaileanu), TV series (e.g. Hercules) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 20, 1998?


August 20, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1998 can also be written as 8/20/1998 in the US and as 20/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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August 20, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1998:

  • The supreme court of canada rules that quebec cannot legally secede from canada without the federal government's approval.

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

Stock market quotes on August 20, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $41.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $110.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $90.31
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $129.50

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

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Heerenveen - Twente : 1 - 0
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August 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on August 20, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:37 am and setting at 07:35 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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Who was born on August 20, 1998?


Famous people born on August 20, 1998:

  • Tommey

    Professional Call of Duty player known for his skills in competitive gaming.

  • Bennet Hundt
  • Lieke Klaver
  • Anton Kryvocjuk
  • Albin Lohikangas
  • Léo Bolgado
  • Nicolás Rodríguez Petrini
  • Ricardo Velho
  • Paulo André de Oliveira
  • Aari McDonald

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 20th

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


You are 25 years 7 months old,

or 307 months and 9 days old,

or 1336 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9353 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 20, 1998?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 20, 1998:

  • Juanita Kidd Stout

    Juanita Kidd Stout was the first African American woman to be appointed as a judge in the United States and was also a forensic pathologist.

  • Vũ Văn Mẫu

    10th and final prime minister of south vietnam (b. 1914).

  • Raquel Rastenni

    Danish singer (born 1915).

  • Haydée Tamzali
  • Nicola Riezzo

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

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

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


Holidays on August 20, 1998:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  2. - My Way
  3. - Adia
  4. - Never Ever
  5. - The First Night youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - Make It Hot
  3. - The First Night youtube
  4. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  5. - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 1998 was Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto by Onda Vaselina, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The Latin music chart on August 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero Tanto, Tanto
  2. - Tu Sonrisa
  3. - Por Mujeres Como Tu
  4. - Yo Naci Para Amarte
  5. - Corazon Encadenado

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

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

Train of Life

Train of Life

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Radu Mihaileanu

Starring: Lionel Abelanski, Rufus, Clément Harari, Michel Muller

Hilary and Jackie

Hilary and Jackie

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anand Tucker

Starring: Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey

Spriggan

Spriggan

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Hirotsugu Kawasaki

Starring: Shotaro Morikubo, Ryuji Aigase, Takehito Koyasu, Katsumi Suzuki

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Twice Upon a Yesterday

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Maria Ripoll

Starring: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penélope Cruz, Gustavo Salmerón

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

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Hercules

Hercules

Release year: 1998

Directed by: John Musker & Ron Clements

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Travis Fine

Perla

Perla

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Castilla

Get Real

Get Real

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Simon Shore

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

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

Low Country by Anne Rivers Siddons

Low Country

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Caroline Venable is everything she expected from her Southern heritage: money, prestige and a powerful husband. She also has a predictable schedule of country club luncheons, cocktail parties and dinners hosting wealthy clients and friends.

A Night Without Armor by Jewel Kilcher

A Night Without Armor

By:

Jewel, one of the most revered artists in pop music today, is more than just a music industry success with her debut record selling over 10 million copies.

Citizen Soldiers by Stephen E. Ambrose

Citizen Soldiers

By:

Stephen E. Ambrose is the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, and D-Day. This inspiring story tells the inspiring story of ordinary men in the U.S. Army in northwest Europe, from the day after D-Day to the end of World …

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

By:

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

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

By:

"A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter."--Washington

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

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

Asura Blade: Sword Of Dynasty

Asura Blade: Sword Of Dynasty

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: 2D Versus Fighting

Publisher: Fuuki

Castrol Honda SuperBike World Champions

Castrol Honda SuperBike World Champions

Platform: Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Midas Interactive

Gangsters: Organized Crime

Gangsters: Organized Crime

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Banjo-Kazooie

Banjo-Kazooie

Platform: Nintendo 64, Xbox 360

Genre: Platforming, action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo Microsoft Game Studios (X360)

Amazon Trail 3rd Edition

Amazon Trail 3rd Edition

Platform: PC

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: The Learning Company

history

Who was the US President on August 20, 1998?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1998?

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

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What is special about August 20th?

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

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

Find out more about August 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 August 1998?

August 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1998 calendar looked like.

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