What happened on Friday August 28, 1998?

About August 28th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Second Congo War, loyalist troops, supported by Angolan and Zimbabwean military forces, successfully repelled an offensive launched by the Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD) and Rwandan forces targeting the capital city of Kinshasa. This strategic defense was a critical moment in the complex and multi-sided conflict that engulfed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 1998 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica
  • #1 UK song: No Matter What by Boyzone
  • Popular movie: Funny Games directed by Michael Haneke

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August 28, 1998: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1998:

  • Second Congo War: Defensive Action in Kinshasa During the Second Congo War, loyalist troops, supported by Angolan and Zimbabwean military forces, successfully repelled an offensive launched by the Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD) and Rwandan forces targeting the capital city of Kinshasa. This strategic defense was a critical moment in the complex and multi-sided conflict that engulfed the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • Pakistan's Constitutional Amendment Controversy In a significant legislative event, Pakistan's National Assembly attempted to pass a constitutional amendment that would establish the Qur'an and Sunnah as the 'supreme law' of the country. However, the proposed amendment was ultimately defeated when it failed to pass in the Senate, highlighting the complex dynamics of religious and secular governance in Pakistan.

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August 28, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 28, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 28, 1998:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $37.13
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $108.25
  • General Electric GE: opens at $86.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.25

August 28, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crewe - Bradford : 2 - 1
  • Watford - Wolves : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Halifax - Shrewsbury : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Roda JC - Ajax : 0 - 2

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Sp Lisbon - Chaves : 2 - 1
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What day of the week was August 28, 1998?


August 28, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1998 can also be written as 8/28/1998 in the US and as 28/8/1998 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1998 in August 1998 calendar

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Who was born on August 28, 1998?


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August 28, 1998: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1998 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 28, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

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

August 28, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1998 was No Matter What by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

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

August 28, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1998 was Friend Of Mine by Kelly Price, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

  1. - Friend Of Mine
  2. - The First Night youtube
  3. - Make It Hot
  4. - The Boy Is Mine youtube
  5. - Daydreamin'
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August 28, 1998: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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August 28, 1998: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1998 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 11:09 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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How old is someone born on August 28, 1998?


Someone born on August 28, 1998 is:

26 years 8 months old,

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