What happened on Thursday October 29, 1998?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1998:

• John Glenn Returns to Space Space Shuttle Discovery launches with 77-year-old Senator John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space. Glenn, who was the first American to orbit Earth in 1962, serves as a payload specialist on the STS-95 mission. During the nine-day mission, he participates in scientific research, including studies on the aging process, and helps deploy the Spartan Solar Observing Spacecraft and conduct Hubble Space Telescope orbital systems tests.
• Hurricane Mitch Devastates Central America Hurricane Mitch, the second deadliest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history, makes landfall in Honduras, ultimately causing an estimated 18,000 fatalities across Central America. The hurricane's immense destructive power underscores the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Gothenburg Disco Fire Tragedy In Gothenburg, Sweden, a horrific arson attack targets a local Macedonian Society disco, resulting in 63 deaths and over 200 injuries, with most victims being children of refugees. This devastating event highlights the potential for targeted violence against vulnerable communities.
• South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa presents its comprehensive report, which provides a critical examination of the apartheid era. The report condemns atrocities committed by both sides, representing a significant step towards national healing and accountability.
• Ted Hughes Remembrance Remembrance of Ted Hughes, a prominent English poet born in 1930, who made significant contributions to 20th-century literature and served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1984 until his death.
• Melissa Drexler Pleads Guilty In Freehold Borough, New Jersey, Melissa Drexler pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter for killing her newborn baby moments after delivering him in a high school prom bathroom. She is sentenced to 15 years in prison, a case that shocked the public and raised discussions about teenage pregnancy and mental health.
• Foiled Turkish Airlines Hijacking A Turkish Airlines flight from Adana to Ankara is hijacked by a Kurdish militant who demands to be flown to Switzerland. The pilot cleverly tricks the hijacker by pretending to land in Sofia, Bulgaria, to refuel, and instead lands safely in Ankara.

Events in 1998

October 29, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 29, 1998

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1998

October 29, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 29, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.56
• Apple AAPL: opens at $36.44
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $105.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $84.94
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.00

October 29, 1998: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Lorient - Marseille : 1 - 3
• Lyon - Le Havre : 0 - 0
• Monaco - Nantes : 3 - 1

October 29, 1998 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1998 can also be written as 10/29/1998 in the US and as 29/10/1998 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1998 in October 1998 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1998:

• Nolan Gould

  American actor best known for his role as Luke Dunphy in the popular sitcom 'Modern Family', which ran from 2009 to 2020.

• Lance Stroll

  Canadian professional racing driver who competes in Formula One, currently driving for Aston Martin F1 Team and known for being the son of...

• Constantine-Alexios Prince of Greece and Denmark

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on October 29th

Famous people died on October 29, 1998:

• Paul Misraki

  French composer and musician known for his work in film and popular music during the mid-20th century.

• Harry Weese

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on October 29th

October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1998 was The First Night by Monica, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Monica - The First Night
2. Barenaked Ladies - One Week
3. Dru Hill - How Deep Is Your Love
4. Jennifer Paige - Crush
5. Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing

October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1998 was Rollercoaster by B*Witched, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. B*Witched - Rollercoaster
2. The Beautiful South - Perfect 10
3. Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
4. Billie - Girlfriend
5. T-Spoon - Sex On The Beach

October 29, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1998 was How Deep Is Your Love by Dru Hill Featuring Redman, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Dru Hill Featuring Redman - How Deep Is Your Love
2. Deborah Cox - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
3. Xscape - My Little Secret
4. Divine - Lately
5. Monica - The First Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1998 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 12:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1998.

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Someone born on October 29, 1998 is:

26 years 6 months old,

or 318 months and 4 days old,

or 1383 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9683 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1998?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1998?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 29, 1998.

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