What happened on Wednesday May 20, 1998?

About May 20th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States Department of Justice and 20 state Attorneys General filed comprehensive antitrust lawsuits against Microsoft Corporation, alleging the company was using its dominant position in personal computer operating systems to unfairly control internet browser markets and stifle competition.
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 1998 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: My All by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints
  • Popular movie: Funny Games directed by Michael Haneke

More about May 20th, 1998? See below for more news and curiosities on May 20th, 1998.

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May 20, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1998:

  • Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit The United States Department of Justice and 20 state Attorneys General filed comprehensive antitrust lawsuits against Microsoft Corporation, alleging the company was using its dominant position in personal computer operating systems to unfairly control internet browser markets and stifle competition.
  • Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit The United States Department of Justice and 20 state Attorneys General filed comprehensive antitrust lawsuits against Microsoft Corporation, alleging the company was using its dominant position in personal computer operating systems to unfairly control internet browser markets and stifle competition.
  • Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit The United States Department of Justice and 20 state Attorneys General filed comprehensive antitrust lawsuits against Microsoft Corporation, alleging the company was using its dominant position in personal computer operating systems to unfairly control internet browser markets and stifle competition.
  • Phil Hartman Murder-Suicide Tragedy Beloved comedian and actor Phil Hartman was fatally shot by his wife Brynn Hartman at their Los Angeles home, in a shocking incident that concluded with her taking her own life. Hartman, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, was a prominent figure in comedy at the time of his death.
  • Phil Hartman Murder-Suicide Tragedy Beloved comedian and actor Phil Hartman was fatally shot by his wife Brynn Hartman at their Los Angeles home, in a shocking incident that concluded with her taking her own life. Hartman, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, was a prominent figure in comedy at the time of his death.
  • Phil Hartman Murder-Suicide Tragedy Beloved comedian and actor Phil Hartman was fatally shot by his wife Brynn Hartman at their Los Angeles home, in a shocking incident that concluded with her taking her own life. Hartman, known for his work on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, was a prominent figure in comedy at the time of his death.
  • Oregon School Shooting A 15-year-old youth was charged with multiple homicides after fatally shooting two students in a school cafeteria and subsequently killing his parents at their home in Springfield, Oregon, in a devastating act of violence that shocked the local community.
  • Oregon School Shooting A 15-year-old youth was charged with multiple homicides after fatally shooting two students in a school cafeteria and subsequently killing his parents at their home in Springfield, Oregon, in a devastating act of violence that shocked the local community.
  • Oregon School Shooting A 15-year-old youth was charged with multiple homicides after fatally shooting two students in a school cafeteria and subsequently killing his parents at their home in Springfield, Oregon, in a devastating act of violence that shocked the local community.
  • Frank Sinatra Funeral Hollywood luminaries, family, and friends gathered in Beverly Hills, California, to honor the life and legendary career of Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic singers and entertainers of the 20th century, marking the end of an era in American popular music.
  • Frank Sinatra Funeral Hollywood luminaries, family, and friends gathered in Beverly Hills, California, to honor the life and legendary career of Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic singers and entertainers of the 20th century, marking the end of an era in American popular music.
  • Frank Sinatra Funeral Hollywood luminaries, family, and friends gathered in Beverly Hills, California, to honor the life and legendary career of Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic singers and entertainers of the 20th century, marking the end of an era in American popular music.

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May 20, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on May 20, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.12
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $29.62
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $83.56
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.25

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • CZ Jena - Zwickau : 2 - 3
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What day of the week was May 20, 1998?


May 20, 1998 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1998 can also be written as 5/20/1998 in the US and as 20/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 20, 1998?


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May 20, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1998 was My All by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

  1. - My All youtube
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - I Get Lonely youtube
  4. - You're Still The One youtube
  5. - Everybody (Backstreet's Back) youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

  1. - Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade youtube
  2. - Feel It youtube
  3. - All That I Need youtube
  4. - Turn Back Time youtube
  5. - Last Thing On My Mind youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

  1. - I Get Lonely
  2. - Too Close youtube
  3. - It's All About Me
  4. - My All/Breakdown
  5. - The Arms Of The One Who Loves You
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May 20, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 20, 1998 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 03:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 11, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1998.

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Someone born on May 20, 1998 is:

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