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July 10th, 1998.

July 10th, 1998, was a Friday. It was day 191 of 1998. The decade was the Nineties.

24 years, 8 months and 19 days have passed since July 10th, 1998.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on July 10th, 1998?

  • Small Soldiers (1998) is released in movie theaters.
Birthdays

Born on July 10th, 1998.

People who were born on this exact date.

Song charts

Music charts.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 10th, 1998.

  • United States: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
  • United Kingdom: Because We Want To - Billie

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 10th, 1998.

These were the top five songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  • The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
  • You're Still The One - Shania Twain
  • Too Close - Next
  • My All - Mariah Carey
  • My Way - Usher
Play the top hits 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.
Lethal Weapon 4

Top movie at the Box Office.

The movie "Lethal Weapon 4" was at the top of the Box Office on July 10th, 1998.

Take me back to July 10th, 1998!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is July 10th, 1998, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. Currently, people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

It's summer, so the temperatures are warmer and the evenings are longer than usual. In America, the song The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Because We Want To by Billie is the number one hit song.

Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States, and the movie Lethal Weapon 4 is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair is the current Prime Minister. A new form of communication called "text messaging" is continuing to grow in popularity. However, it can only be done if both the sender and the receiver are on the same cell network.

Meanwhile, CDs have become the dominant format for music. People are buying CD players and portable CD players such as the "Discman". As a result, the older cassette tape format is continuing to decline in sales. In fashion, bright and metallic colors are all the rage. A contrast with the darker "grunge" colors that were popular at the beginning of the 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 sporting a more "dressy casual" look. Shorter hair on men is also becoming more popular. 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. In France, the 1998 FIFA World Cup is taking place. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Michelle Thomas, Big L, Stanley Kubrick and Joe DiMaggio would all be still alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Touched by an Angel", "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys", "JAG" and "King of the Hill". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee", "Age of Empires", "Resident Evil 2" and "World Cup 98". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Tales from the Cryptkeeper", "Pokemon", "Smart Guy" and "Teen Angel".

Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Dear Diary, Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle, the Nintendo 64 and Gogo's Crazy Bones.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on July 10th, 1998.

  • Armageddon is showing in movie theaters.

    Armageddon is showing in movie theaters.

    The disaster film Armageddon, starring Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck, was playing in movie theaters at this time.

  • Mulan.

    Mulan.

    The animated film Mulan was showing in movie theaters at this time.

  • 1998 FIFA World Cup.

    1998 FIFA World Cup.

    The 1998 FIFA World Cup was taking place in France at this time. The host country went on to win the competition by defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final; with Zinedine Zidane scoring two goals.

  • 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.

    At the end of the 1990s, pagers started to die out. This was due to the growing availability of cellphones. Pagers were small devices 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, are both named as the 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.

    During this period, landline phones were still popular. However, they would soon start to decline due to the rise of mobile phones.

  • Jenny McCarthy.

    Jenny McCarthy.

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

  • Who were the best football players in 1998?

    Who were the best football players in 1998?

    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.

    CD folders.

    During the late 1990s and early 2000s, many people used CD folders to store their music collections. Disc towers were also popular for albums and things such as PlayStation games.

  • Late 1990s Fashion.

    Late 1990s Fashion.

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

  • The Nintendo 64.

    The Nintendo 64.

    During this period, the Nintendo 64 was competing with Sony's PlayStation console. Popular games included the likes of Mario Kart 64, GoldenEye 007 and Yoshi's Story.

  • The PlayStation.

    The PlayStation.

    The PlayStation (PS1) was released in September of 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.

    From the mid-1990s onward, CDs became the dominant format for music. CD players and the "Discman" increased in popularity while sales of cassette tapes and vinyl records continued to peter out.

  • VCRs are common household items.

    VCRs are common household items.

    During this period, people were 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.

  • Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of style.

    Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of style.

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, wallpaper started to decline in popularity. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, many people opted for minimalist, plain-colored walls.

  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie.

    During the 1990s, an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" was in fashion.

Information

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

  • 24 years, 8 months and 19 days have passed since July 10th, 1998.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 28 of 1998.
  • Leap Year: 1998 was not a leap year.
  • Age: A person born on July 10th, 1998 will be 24 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1998 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 900025200.
Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to July 10th, 1998.

  • June 10th, 1998: The 1998 FIFA World Cup starts in France.
  • June 14th, 1998: The Chicago Bulls win the 1998 NBA Finals after they defeat the Utah Jazz 4-2.
  • June 14th, 1998: Michael Jordan plays his final game for the Chicago Bulls.
  • June 19th, 1998: The movie Mulan (1998) is released.
  • June 24th, 1998: Bruce Willis and Demi Moore announce that they are separating after 10 years of marriage.
  • June 29th, 1998: Wrestling: William Regal makes his first WWF appearance.
  • June 29th, 1998: English singer Billie Piper releases her debut single "Because We Want To".
  • June 30th, 1998: World Cup 1998: David Beckham is sent off and England lose to Argentina on penalties.
  • July 1st, 1998: The movie Armageddon (1998) is released in cinemas.
  • July 2nd, 1998: J. K. Rowling publishes her second novel in the Harry Potter series: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.".
  • July 3rd, 1998: The Irish boy band "Westlife" are formed.
  • July 6th, 1998: American singer and actor Roy Rogers passes away at the age of 86.
  • July 7th, 1998: The All Saints release their single Never Ever.
  • July 7th, 1998: World Cup 1998: Brazil progress to the final after they defeat The Netherlands on penalties.
  • This date: July 10th, 1998
  • July 12th, 1998: France win the World Cup after defeating Brazil 3-0.
  • July 13th, 1998: Jamiroquai release their single "Deeper Underground".
  • July 15th, 1998: The comedy film "There's Something About Mary" is released.
  • July 16th, 1998: Soccer: Gérard Houllier is appointed as joint manager of Liverpool, alongside Roy Evans.
  • July 19th, 1998: Alice Deejay releases the single "Better Off Alone".
  • July 20th, 1998: The Spice Girls release their song "Viva Forever".
  • July 24th, 1998: The movie Saving Private Ryan (1998) is released.
  • July 24th, 1998: The game "WWF War Zone" is released on the PlayStation.
  • July 24th, 1998: Two police officers are killed during a shooting at the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C.
  • July 25th, 1998: Vladimir Putin is appointed as Director of the Federal Security Service.
  • July 27th, 1998: Stardust release the song "Music Sounds Better with You".
  • July 28th, 1998: Irish crime: 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob goes missing in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
  • July 29th, 1998: Disney release the romantic comedy film "The Parent Trap".
  • August 3rd, 1998: Irish boy band group Boyzone release their single "No Matter What".
  • August 6th, 1998: Irish Olympic swimming champion Michelle de Bruin is banned for four years for tampering with a drug test.
  • August 7th, 1998: 224 people lose their lives after Islamic terrorists detonate truck bombs at US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

Personality traits.

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Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 10th, 1998, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: July 10th, 1998 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.

Photos of late 1990s fashion.

Photographs of late 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of late 1990s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1998.

Television shows that people were watching in July, 1998.

TV shows from July, 1998.

Sex and the City
Sex and the City
A group of friends "explore" Manhattan's dating scene.

Celebrity Deathmatch
Celebrity Deathmatch
Claymated stop-motion parody series that aired on MTV.

Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
TV show about two graduate students called Berg and Pete.

Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
American teen drama.

Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
TV show about an attorney called Ally McBeal. Starring Calista Flockhart.

Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
A military team of scientists and soldiers travel to different planets in the universe.

Oz
Oz
TV series about a prison called Oswald State Correctional Facility.

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Anthology series presented by Jonathan Frakes.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar.

King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Animated series about a family living in Texas.

Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
TV show about a sports write called Raymond Barone.

7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Family drama series.

3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Show about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth.

JAG
JAG
TV series about the military's Judge Advocate General division.

Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV series about a warrior princess who travels around fighting bad guys.

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV series.

Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Kathryn Janeway is the captain of a starship that is lost in space and must find its way back home.

Friends
Friends
Sitcom about a group of friends living in New York City.

Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
TV series about a group of angels.

ER
ER
Hospital drama series.

Party of Five
Party of Five
TV show about five siblings whose parents died in a car accident.

Ellen
Ellen
TV series.

Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Soap drama that is set in space.

The Nanny
The Nanny
Fran Fine becomes a nanny in wealthy widower Maxwell Sheffield's home.

Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Starring Chuck Norris.

Frasier
Frasier
Sitcom about a therapist / talk-show host called Dr. Frasier Crane.

The X-Files
The X-Files
Special agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully team up to investigate the paranormal.

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

Kids' TV shows on July 10th, 1998.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1998.

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!

City Guys
City Guys

Recess
Recess

USA High
USA High

Cow And Chicken
Cow And Chicken

The Angry Beavers
The Angry Beavers

Smart Guy
Smart Guy

Pokemon
Pokemon

Teletubbies
Teletubbies

Daria
Daria

KaBlam!
KaBlam!

Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!

Arthur
Arthur

Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm

Clueless
Clueless

Blue's Clues
Blue's Clues

Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series

7th Heaven
7th Heaven

Kenan & Kel
Kenan & Kel

Moesha
Moesha

Little Bear
Little Bear

Goosebumps
Goosebumps

Hang Time
Hang Time

Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain

In the House
In the House

Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo

Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory

Friends
Friends

All That
All That

Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister

Weird Science
Weird Science

The Nanny
The Nanny

Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World

Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Tales from the Cryptkeeper

Animaniacs
Animaniacs

Home Improvement
Home Improvement

Doug
Doug

Rugrats
Rugrats

Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210

Art Attack
Art Attack

Round the Twist
Round the Twist

The Simpsons
The Simpsons

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1998.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1998.

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

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

Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop

Super Soaker (water gun)
Super Soaker (water gun)

Yo-yo
Yo-yo

Lego Pirates
Lego Pirates

Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket

Jenga
Jenga

Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families

Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in July of 1998.

Gran Turismo 1998
Gran Turismo
Racing video game that was released for the Sony PlayStation.

StarCraft 1998
StarCraft
RTS game.

World Cup 98 1998
World Cup 98
Soccer game developed by EA Sports.

1080° Snowboarding 1998
1080° Snowboarding
Snowboard racing game.

Tenchu: Stealth Assassins 1998
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins
Stealth game that was released on the PlayStation.

Resident Evil 2 1998
Resident Evil 2
The second game in the series. Starring Leon and Claire as they traverse the Zombie-filled streets of Raccoon City.

Diddy Kong Racing 1997
Diddy Kong Racing
Racing game that was released for the Nintendo 64.

Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 1997
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
Developed by Naughty Dog for the Sony PlayStation.

Age of Empires 1997
Age of Empires
History-based RTS game by Ensemble Studios.

Grand Theft Auto 1997
Grand Theft Auto
The first installment in the Grand Theft Auto series. Published by BMG Interactive.

Fallout 1997
Fallout
Open world role-playing game.

PaRappa the Rapper 1997
PaRappa the Rapper
Rhythm game developed for the Sony PlayStation.

Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee 1997
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
Platform video game that was published for the PlayStation.

GoldenEye 007 1997
GoldenEye 007
A first person shooter game that was set in the James Bond universe. Released on the Nintendo 64.

Porsche Challenge 1997
Porsche Challenge
Released for the PlayStation.

Harvest Moon 1997
Harvest Moon
Farm simulation RPG developed by Amccus.

Tekken 3 1997
Tekken 3
Third entry in the fighting series "Tekken".

Final Fantasy VII 1997
Final Fantasy VII
Developed by Square for the Sony PlayStation.

Super Mario 64 1996
Super Mario 64
Platform game for the Nintendo 64.

1998 - TV stations, commercials and shows.

A nostalgic video that emulates what television was like back in 1998.

Were you born on this date?

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 July 10th, 2004, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 10th.

Nikola Tesla

Inventor. Deceased
Born on July 10th, 1856
He was not alive on this date.

Jason Orange

English singer.
Born on July 10th, 1970
He turned 28 on this day in 1998.

Sofia Vergara

Actress.
Born on July 10th, 1972
She turned 26 on this day in 1998.

Stefán Karl Stefánsson

Actor. Deceased
Born on July 10th, 1975
He turned 23 on this day in 1998.

Jessica Simpson

Singer.
Born on July 10th, 1980
She turned 18 on this day in 1998.

Weather details

Weather on July 10th, 1998.

Historical weather information for July 10th, 1998.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 18.6 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. There were 3 hours of sunshine.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 67.1 degrees Fahrenheit. 19.5 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. There was thunder. Rain fell. Precipitation: 0.76cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 17.83 degrees Celsius.
USA

US President.

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on July 10th, 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 July 10th, 1998 was most likely conceived around October 17th, 1997.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 10th, 1998 is close to April 2nd, 1999.

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Stats for July 10th, 1998

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about July 10th, 1998.

  • A total of 9,028 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,289 weeks have passed.
  • 780,019,200 seconds have passed since the July 10th, 1998.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 910,022,400 times.
  • Since July 10th, 1998, the Earth has travelled approximately 402,489,907,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 130,003,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 67,081,651 steps. That's about 29,814 miles!
  • Since this date, 9,360,230 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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