Friday May 22, 1998: on this day

May 22, 1998 was the 142nd day of the year 1998, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 22, 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 May 22, 1998, who was born and died on May 22, 1998, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1998, which were the most popular songs (ex. My All by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Truman Show, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Saaya) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1998 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1998?


May 22, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1998 can also be written as 5/22/1998 in the US and as 22/5/1998 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1998:

  • Disneyquest opens at downtown disney west side in walt disney world in florida. it provides five stories of high-tech attractions, including explore zone, create zone, and replay zone.
  • The rocket rods attraction opens in tomorrowland at disneyland, california. it occupies the old peoplemover track.
  • Lewinsky scandal: a federal judge rules that united states secret service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the scandal, involving president bill clinton.

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May 22, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 22, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $28.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $86.62
  • General Electric GE: opens at $86.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.62

May 22, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Utah Jazz - Los Angeles Lakers : 109 - 98

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Dusseldorf : 2 - 0
  • Gutersloh - Unterhaching : 0 - 0
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May 22, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Tiger chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 May 22nd, 1998 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1998 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:40 am and setting at 05:43 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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Who was born on May 22, 1998?


Famous people born on May 22, 1998:

  • Finnleigh Donovan

    Finnleigh Donovan is an Irish professional rugby player who has represented his country at the international level.

  • Oliver Woollford

    Oliver woollford is a british tv actor known for his role in the tv series 'the dumping ground'.

  • Samile Bermannelli

    Brazilian fashion model.

  • Aapo Halme
  • Maksym Lun'ov
  • Chihiro Muramatsu
  • Mayowa Nicholas
  • Kelland O'Brien
  • Dženis Burnić
  • Supachok Sarachat
  • Gabriel Simion
  • Laulauga Tausaga
  • Stiven Vega
  • Sayeed Pridgett
  • Gastón Gorrostorrazo
  • Jack Hale

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1998: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 11 months old,

or 311 months and 3 days old,

or 1352 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9470 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 May 22, 1998?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 1998.

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May 22, 1998: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1998:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • José Enrique Moyal

    Australian physicist and engineer (d. 1998).

  • Yull Brown
  • Alfonso Beretta
  • Domenico Cantatore
  • Pietro Castignani
  • Mario Rossi

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Philip Roth

    Philip Roth was an American novelist who is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

holidays

May 22, 1998: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1998:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1998:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1998:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1998 was My All by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1998: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 22, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1998 was Under The Bridge / Lady Marmalade by All Saints, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1998: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1998 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 22, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1998 was I Get Lonely by Janet Featuring BLACKstreet, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1998: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1998 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  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

May 22, 1998: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1998 was Suavemente by Elvis Crespo, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1998: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 1998 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Suavemente
  2. - The Cup Of Life (The Official Song Of The World Cup, France '98)
  3. - No Me Conoces
  4. - No Se Olvidar
  5. - Por Que Te Conoci

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May 22, 1998: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1998 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Truman Show

The Truman Show

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich

Country: United States of America

The Celebration

The Celebration

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg

Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen

The Dreamlife of Angels

The Dreamlife of Angels

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Erick Zonca

Starring: Élodie Bouchez, Natacha Régnier, Grégoire Colin, Patrick Mercado

The Mighty

The Mighty

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Peter Chelsom

Starring: Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Sharon Stone, Harry Dean Stanton

A Perfect Murder

A Perfect Murder

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Starring: Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, David Suchet

May 22, 1998: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

Saaya

Saaya

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Anurag Basu

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

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

May 22, 1998: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1998 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pandora by Anne Rice

Pandora

By:

Anne Rice, creators of the Vampire Lestat and the Mayfair Witches, has now released the first of a series of novels linking together by David Talbot, a fledgling vampire who is attempting to be a chronicler for his fellow Undead.

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters by Cokie Roberts

We Are Our Mothers' Daughters

By:

Cokie Roberts, the famous political commentator and author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, examines again the nature of women's roles in this updated and expanded tenth anniversary edition.

The Gifts Of The Jews by Thomas Cahill

The Gifts Of The Jews

By:

Author of the bestselling How the Irish Saved Civilization, Thomas Cahill has done it again. Thomas Cahill's The Gifts of the Jews takes us on a magical journey through history.

The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

The Horse Whisperer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHis full name is Tom Booker. His voice can soothe wild horses and his touch can heal broken spirits. Annie Graves, a mother of two, has traveled across continents to Montana's Booker Ranch to help her …

You Belong to Me by Mary Higgins Clark

You Belong to Me

By:

"The mistress of tension" (The New Yorker), Mary Higgins Clark is back with another New York Times bestseller. USA TODAY called it "her page-turning favorite". It's about a murderer who targets lonely cruise ship women. This novel combines classic mystery …

May 22, 1998: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1998 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell

Platform: Macintosh Windows Linux Android iOS Steam

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Humongous Entertainment

Astronōka

Astronōka

Platform: PlayStation PlayStation Network (PSN)

Publisher: Enix Square Enix (PSN)

Armed Police Batrider

Armed Police Batrider

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up / Manic shooter

Publisher: Eighting

Addiction Pinball

Addiction Pinball

Platform: PC, PlayStation (released as Worms Pinball)

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: MicroProse (PC), Infogrames (PSX), Team17 (Steam)

Golden Nugget 64

Golden Nugget 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Casino

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1998?

On May 22, 1998 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1998?

On May 22, 1998 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1998?

On May 22, 1998 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

history

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 May 1998?

May 1998 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1998 calendar looked like.

Friday May 22, 1998