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January 20, 1998 was the 20th day of the year 1998, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is January 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 January 20, 1998, who was born and died on January 20, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden), movies (e.g. Sweet Jane, directed by Joe Gayton), TV series (e.g. Sparsh) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 20, 1998?
- January 20, 1998: What happened on that day?
- January 20, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- January 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
- January 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 20, 1998?
- January 20, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
- January 20, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
- January 20, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 20, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 20, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 20, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 20, 1998?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1998?
- Who was the Pope on January 20, 1998?
What day of the week was January 20, 1998?
January 20, 1998 was a Tuesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 20, 1998 can also be written as 1/20/1998 in the US and as 20/1/1998 in UK and Europe.
January 20, 1998: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 20, 1998:
- Warner brothers tv network begins tuesday night programming
- Rock and roll hall of fame inducts the mama and the papas, the eagles.
January 20, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on January 20, 1998:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $60.69
- Apple AAPL: opens at $19.06
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $134.13
- General Electric GE: opens at $73.37
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $105.19
January 20, 1998: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Denver Nuggets - Vancouver Grizzlies : 77 - 88
- Milwaukee Bucks - Atlanta Hawks : 93 - 103
- Phoenix Suns - Golden State Warriors : 87 - 69
- Portland Trail Blazers - Cleveland Cavaliers : 86 - 84
- Seattle SuperSonics - Dallas Mavericks : 98 - 107
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Cannes - Metz : 1 - 1
- Marseille - Monaco : 1 - 1
Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Queen of Sth - Stenhousemuir : 0 - 1
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Colchester - Cardiff : 2 - 1
- Exeter - Barnet : 0 - 0
- Macclesfield - Scunthorpe : 2 - 0
- Notts County - Hull : 1 - 0
- Scarborough - Torquay : 4 - 1
January 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 20, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 20, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 20, 1998 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 11:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 12, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 1998.
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Who was born on January 20, 1998?
Famous people born on January 20, 1998:
- Frances Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe is a professional tennis player known for his powerful game and energetic style.
- Timmy Connors
Younow star.
- Betesfa Getahun
- Senad Jarović
- Anthony Lamb
- Horațiu Moldovan
- Ezequiel Peña
- Clever Quintana
- Attila Szalai
- Nathan Kerr
- Kévin Appin
- Ko Kieft
- Maicol Ferreira
Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:
![Paul Stanley]()
Paul StanleyPaul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Erin Wasson]()
Erin WassonErin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.
![David Lynch]()
David LynchAmerican screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.
![Bill Maher]()
Bill MaherAmerican comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).
![Omar Sy]()
Omar SyFrench actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.
![Lorenzo Lamas]()
Lorenzo LamasAmerican actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.
![Duniya Vijay]()
Duniya VijayDuniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.
![Rainn Wilson]()
Rainn WilsonRainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.
![DeForest Kelley]()
DeForest KelleyDeforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.
January 20, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 26 years 2 months old,
or 314 months and 29 days old,
or 1369 weeks and 2 days old,
or 9585 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 20, 1998?
There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1998?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 20, 1998.
January 20, 1998: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 20, 1998:
- Bobo Brazil
American professional wrestler (born in 1924).
- Mario Tozi
What famous deaths happened on January 20th?
Famous deaths on January 20th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Audrey Hepburn]()
Audrey HepburnBelgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.
![Beatrice Lillie]()
Beatrice LillieTalented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.
![Meat Loaf]()
Meat LoafAmerican singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.
![Johnny Weissmuller]()
Johnny WeissmullerRomanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.
![Mira Furlan]()
Mira FurlanMira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.
![Louis Seigner]()
Louis SeignerMathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.
![Carl Switzer]()
Carl SwitzerActor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.
- Isaly Hepburn
Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...
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January 20, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 20, 1998:
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
- Euthymus
- Desiderius
- Meinrad
- Epiphanius of Pavia
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
- Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
- The Eve of St. Agnes.
Saints celebrated on January 20, 1998:
- Saint Fabian
January 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1998 was Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply
- LeAnn Rimes - How Do I Live
- Janet - Together Again
- Puff Daddy - Been Around The World
- Elton John - Candle In The Wind 1997
January 20, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1998 was Never Ever by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 20, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- All Saints - Never Ever
- Various Artists - Perfect Day
- The Spice Girls - Too Much
- Janet Jackson - Together Again
- Robbie Williams - Angels
January 20, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1998 was Nice & Slow by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 20, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Usher - Nice & Slow
- LSG - My Body
- Boyz II Men - A Song For Mama
- Dru Hill - We're Not Making Love No More
- Uncle Sam - I Don't Ever Want To See You Again
January 20, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 1998 was En El Jardin by Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.
January 20, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 20, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez Featuring Gloria Estefan - En El Jardin
- Luis Miguel - Contigo (Estar Contigo)
- Ana Gabriel - A Pesar De Todos
- Alejandro Fernandez - Si Tu Supieras
- Cristian - Si Tu Me Amaras
January 20, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 20, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sweet Jane
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Joe Gayton
Starring: Samantha Mathis, Barbara Pilavin, Kimberly Scott, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
The Man in the Iron Mask
Release year: 1998
Directed by: William Richert
Starring: Edward Albert, Dana Barron, Timothy Bottoms, Brigid Brannagh
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
Pi
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman, Pamela Hart
Country: United States of America
Great Expectations
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper
Country: United States of America
January 20, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Sparsh
Release year: 1998
Dawson's Creek
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Steve Miner
Unfinished Business
Release year: 1998
Directed by: Ken Scott
Bed & Breakfast
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Marcio Garcia
Stella Street
Release year: 1997
Directed by: Peter Richardson
January 20, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 20, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
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 …
Into Thin Air
By: Jon Krakauer
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.
The Letter
By: Richard Paul Evans
The Christmas Box Collection's final episode features MaryAnne and David Parkin finding a mysterious letter at Andrea's grave. This eventually brings joy to their relationship, which has been difficult for the past nineteen years.
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
Paradise
By: Toni Morrison
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.
January 20, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 20, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Grendel's Cave
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
Astra Super Stars
Chill
Carnivores
Who was the US President on January 20, 1998?
On January 20, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1998?
On January 20, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 20, 1998?
On January 20, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 20th?
January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of January. 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 January 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),
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 January 1998?
January 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
