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May 3, 1998

May 3, 1998, was a Sunday. It was 26 years, 6 months, and 2 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on May 3, 1998:

  • United States: "Too Close" by Next
  • United Kingdom: "All That I Need" by Boyzone

The Billboard Hot 100 on May 3, 1998

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Too Close - Next
  • You're Still The One - Shania Twain
  • Let's Ride - Montell Jordan Feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker
  • All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
  • Frozen - Madonna
Play the top singles from 1998
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1998. Take a trip back to the days of Cher, Celine Dion, Eagle-Eye Cherry, Robbie Williams and Faithless.
He Got Game

Top movie at the box office

The movie "He Got Game" was at the top of the box office on May 3, 1998.

Facts

This date occurred 9,683 days ago. Approximately 323 months have passed. It was the 123rd day of 1998, in week 18. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on May 3, 1998, are now 26 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 108 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to May 3, 1998

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is May 3, 1998, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

The summer of 1998 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In America, the song "Too Close" by Next is at the top of the singles charts, while "All That I Need" by Boyzone is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie He Got Game is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", "ER", "Star Trek: Voyager", and "Dawson's Creek". A new form of communication called "text messaging" is starting to become more widespread. However, it can only be done if both the sender and the receiver are on the same cell network.

The CD is quickly becoming the dominant format for music, and people are buying portable players such as the "Discman". Consequently, sales of cassette tapes are continuing to decline. In fashion, bright and metallic colors are all the rage—a big change from the darker "grunge" colors of the early 1990s. Women are wearing maxi skirts, bell bottoms, knee boots, crop tops, tube tops, slip dresses, maxi coats, and platform shoes. Meanwhile, a lot of men have ditched their grunge and skater clothes in favor of a "dress casual" look. They are also beginning to cut their hair shorter. It's 1998, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Brandy, Monica, Aerosmith, R. Kelly, K-Ci & JoJo, Céline Dion, All Saints, Steps and Will Smith.

The Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal is receiving ongoing media attention. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Frank Sinatra, Phil Hartman, Michelle Thomas, and Big L would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Super Mario 64", "Turok: Dinosaur Hunter", "Star Fox 64", and "PaRappa the Rapper".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "All That", "In the House", "Goosebumps", and "Caillou". Children are playing with toys such as Yo-yo, Littlest Pet Shop, Styrofoam plane gliders, and the PlayStation (PS1).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 3, 1998, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1998 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 3, 1998 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 3, 1998.

  • Justin Fashanu commits suicide.

    Justin Fashanu commits suicide

    On May 2nd, 1998, soccer player Justin Fashanu committed suicide at the age of 37. Fashanu had been on the run from police since April, when a 17-year-old boy in the United States accused him of sexual assault.
  • Eurovision 1998.

    Eurovision 1998

    The 1998 Eurovision song contest was held in Birmingham, England. Israel won the contest with the song "Diva" by Dana International.
  • Father Ted comes to an end.

    Father Ted comes to an end

    The final episode of Father Ted was aired on Channel 4 in May 1998.
  • Grand Theft Auto.

    Grand Theft Auto

    A new video game called "Grand Theft Auto" was released in the United States in March 1998. The game was displayed from a top-down perspective.
  • The Lewinsky Scandal.

    The Lewinsky Scandal

    In January of 1998, news of the Lewinsky Scandal began to break. Bill Clinton, who was the US President at the time, was accused of engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a White House intern. In August of 1998, Clinton admitted that he had an improper physical relationship with Lewinsky.
  • Celine Dion - "My Heart Will Go On"

    Celine Dion - "My Heart Will Go On"

    "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion went on to win a Grammy for 1998's Record of the Year.
  • Pagers are dying out.

    Pagers are dying out

    Pagers started to die out at the end of the 1990s. This was due to the growing availability of cellphones. Pagers were small devices that allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message in question was a memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • 1998 in music.

    1998 in music

    Popular music artists in 1998 included Usher, Céline Dion, K-Ci & JoJo, Next, Shania Twain, Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Brandy, Monica, Sarah McLachlan, Jennifer Paige, Aerosmith, 98 Degrees, Deborah Cox, Britney Spears and All Saints.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1998?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1998?

    In 1998, the best NBA players were Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Tim Duncan, Karl Malone, Grant Hill, Vin Baker, David Robinson, Tim Hardaway, Rod Strickland, Scottie Pippen, Glen Rice, Reggie Miller, Mitch Richmond and Dikembe Mutombo.
  • Bill Clinton & Ken Starr.

    Bill Clinton & Ken Starr

    US President Bill Clinton and Ken Starr, the lawyer who published the Starr Report, were both named Time Person of the Year in 1998.
  • 1998 in movies.

    1998 in movies

    Movies released in 1998 included Armageddon, Saving Private Ryan, Godzilla, There's Something About Mary, A Bug's Life, Deep Impact, Mulan, Dr. Dolittle, Shakespeare in Love, Lethal Weapon 4, Blade, American History X and The Waterboy.
  • Landline phones are still popular... for now.

    Landline phones are still popular... for now

    Although most houses still had landline telephones, they were starting to slowly die out due to the increasing availability of cellphones.
  • Jenny McCarthy.

    Jenny McCarthy

    American model and television host Jenny McCarthy was listed as FHM's sexiest model in 1998.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 1998, the best soccer players were Zinedine Zidane, Davor Šuker, Ronaldo, Michael Owen, Rivaldo, Gabriel Batistuta, Lilian Thuram, Edgar Davids, Dennis Bergkamp, Marcel Desailly and Frank de Boer.
  • Shakespeare in Love.

    Shakespeare in Love

    "Shakespeare in Love" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1998.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.
  • Ask Jeeves.

    Ask Jeeves

    Internet users were using a search engine called "Ask Jeeves".
  • Late 1990s Fashion.

    Late 1990s Fashion

    Popular clothing items included pleather pants, high-waisted miniskirts, and halter tops. Metallic clothing became more prominent. Cargo pants and other military-inspired clothing also started to become more popular. Preppy looks became widespread among young men as brands such as "Old Navy" and "Abercrombie & Fitch" became more and more popular. The rave scene also inspired the comeback of more colors.
  • The Nintendo 64.

    The Nintendo 64

    The Nintendo 64 was competing with Sony's PlayStation console. Popular games included Mario Kart 64, GoldenEye 007, and Yoshi's Story.
  • The Internet is still a novelty.

    The Internet is still a novelty

    Although the Internet existed, it was still something of a novelty in the late 1990s. Many people had to visit their local library just to "surf the web". Social media wasn't a thing yet, and most sites consisted of gaudy, static web pages.
  • Sony PlayStation.

    Sony PlayStation

    The Sony PlayStation (PS1) was released in September 1995. It was one of the best-selling video game consoles of the 1990s.
  • CDs have become the dominant music format.

    CDs have become the dominant music format

    By this stage, the CD had become the dominant music format. Consequently, sales of CD players and the "Discman" continued to increase. Meanwhile, people were beginning to replace their cassette players.
  • VCRs are common household items.

    VCRs are common household items

    Everyone was using VCRs to watch tapes of movies and TV shows. The device also gave people the ability to record programs and films onto a blank tape.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 3, 1998.

  • April 3, 1998: German singer Rob Pilatus dies from an overdose.
  • April 4, 1998: The animated series "CatDog" premieres on Nickelodeon.
  • April 5, 1998: English drummer Cozy Powell dies in a car accident on the M4 motorway near Bristol, England.
  • April 7, 1998:
    • George Michael is arrested for "engaging in a lewd act" in a public restroom in Beverly Hills, California.
    • Rock band Goo Goo Dolls release their single "Iris".
  • April 10, 1998: Good Friday Agreement: A historic peace deal is reached in Northern Ireland after nearly two years of talks.
  • April 15, 1998: Former Cambodian dictator and Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot dies.
  • April 26, 1998: Wresting: "Unforgiven: In Your House" - The Undertaker defeats Kane in an Inferno Match and Dude Love beats Stone Cold Steve Austin.
  • April 27, 1998: Massive Attack release their song "Teardrop".
  • May 1, 1998: The last episode of "Father Ted" is aired.
  • May 2, 1998: English footballer Justin Fashanu commits suicide.
  • This date: May 3, 1998
  • May 4, 1998: Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski is given four life sentences plus 30 years.
  • May 6, 1998: Apple's first iMac computer is unveiled to the public by Steve Jobs.
  • May 8, 1998: The movie Deep Impact (1998) is released.
  • May 10, 1998:
    • German soccer player Jürgen Klinsmann plays his last ever game.
    • Sinn Fein votes to accept the Good Friday peace agreement.
  • May 12, 1998: DMX releases his debut album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot".
  • May 13, 1998:
    • Football: Chelsea win the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final after a goal from Gianfranco Zola helps them defeat VfB Stuttgart 1-0.
    • Spice Girls singer "Mel B" becomes engaged to Dutch dancer Jimmy Gulzar.
  • May 14, 1998:
    • Frank Sinatra dies from a heart attack at the age of 82.
    • The final episode of "Seinfeld" is aired.
    • The first episode of the "claymated" series Celebrity Deathmatch is aired on MTV.
  • May 16, 1998: FA Cup Final 1998: Goals from Marc Overmars and Nicolas Anelka help Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United.
  • May 20, 1998:
    • Football: Spanish side Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League after they defeat Juventus 1-0.
    • Actor Charlie Sheen suffers a stroke after overdosing on cocaine.
  • May 22, 1998: The Good Friday Agreement is endorsed by referendums in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
  • May 25, 1998: The single "C'est la Vie" is released by Irish girl group B*Witched.
  • May 28, 1998: Actor Phil Hartman is shot and killed by his wife. Hartman had voiced The Simpsons characters such as Lionel Hutz and Troy McClure.
  • May 29, 1998: The prime suspect behind the murder of Tupac Shakur, Orlando Anderson, is killed following a gang-related shootout in Compton.
  • May 30, 1998: More than 4,000 people are killed by an earthquake in northern Afghanistan.
  • May 31, 1998: Geri Halliwell announces that she is leaving the Spice Girls.

Late 1990s fashion

Photographs of late 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 1998

Television shows that people were watching in May 1998:

TV shows from May 1998.

Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Oz
Oz
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
JAG
JAG

Cars in 1998

1998 saw the introduction of cars such as the Cadillac Escalade, the Volkswagen New Beetle, the Ford Cougar, the Ford Focus, the Clio Renault Sport, and the Fiat Multipla.

Cars in 1998.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 1998

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

CatDog
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House

Men in Black: The Series
Men in Black: The Series
Teen Angel
Teen Angel
Mummies Alive!
Mummies Alive!
Caillou
Caillou
Recess
Recess
City Guys
City Guys
USA High
USA High
Cow And Chicken
Cow And Chicken
Toys

Toys in 1998

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Gogo's Crazy Bones
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Spice Girls dolls
Spice Girls dolls
The Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Bop It
Bop It
Car City Carpet
Car City Carpet
The Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64
The Tamagotchi
The Tamagotchi
The PlayStation (PS1)
The PlayStation (PS1)
The Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn
Styrofoam plane gliders
Styrofoam plane gliders
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Dear Diary
Dear Diary
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 1998.

StarCraft 1998
StarCraft
World Cup 98 1998
World Cup 98
1080° Snowboarding 1998
1080° Snowboarding
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins 1998
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
Resident Evil 2 1998
Resident Evil 2
Diddy Kong Racing 1997
Diddy Kong Racing
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 1997
FIFA: Road to World Cup 98
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 1997
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Age of Empires 1997
Age of Empires
Grand Theft Auto 1997
Grand Theft Auto
Fallout 1997
Fallout
PaRappa the Rapper 1997
PaRappa the Rapper

Were you born on May 3, 1998?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1998.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 3, 2004, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 3.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Niccolo Machiavelli

Philosopher / Diplomat Deceased
Born on May 3, 1469
He was not alive on this date.

Sugar Ray Robinson

Sugar Ray Robinson

Boxer Deceased
Born on May 3, 1921
He was not alive on this date.

James Brown

James Brown

Singer Deceased
Born on May 3, 1933
He turned 65 on this day in 1998.

Dule Hill

Dule Hill

Actor
Born on May 3, 1975
He turned 23 on this day in 1998.

Farrah Franklin

Farrah Franklin

Singer
Born on May 3, 1981
She turned 17 on this day in 1998.

Noah Munck

Noah Munck

Actor
Born on May 3, 1996
He turned 2 on this day in 1998.

Desiigner

Desiigner

Rapper
Born on May 3, 1997
He turned 1 on this day in 1998.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on May 3:

USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on May 3, 1998.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 3, 1998 was most likely conceived around August 10, 1997.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 3, 1998 is close to January 24, 1999.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 3, 1998:

  • 9,683 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,383 weeks have passed.
  • 836,614,800 seconds have passed since May 3, 1998.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 976,050,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 431,693,236,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 139,435,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 71,948,873 steps. That's roughly 31,977 miles.
  • 10,039,378 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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