October 12th, 1998, fell on a Monday. It was day 285 of 1998. The decade was the 1990s.
21 years, 11 months and 10 days have passed since October 12th, 1998.
On This Date
Events that occurred on October 12th, 1998:
American student Matthew Shepard passes away after being tortured and left to die in a field in Wyoming. The case receives widespread media attention as it is considered by many to be a hate crime.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 12th, 1998:
United States: One Week - Barenaked Ladies
United Kingdom: Girlfriend - Billie
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Antz" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is October 12th, 1998 and it's a Monday. The summer is long gone and temperatures have started to become much cooler. Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear.
In America, the song One Week by Barenaked Ladies is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Girlfriend by Billie is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Antz is at the top of the Box Office.
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. A musical subgenre called "Nu metal" is beginning to take off, aided by the success of bands such as Korn. US President Bill Clinton is being impeached for lying under oath and obstruction of justice.
People are watching popular TV shows such as "Home Improvement", "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", "Clueless" and "Dawson's Creek". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Age of Empires", "Resident Evil 2", "Tenchu: Stealth Assassins" and "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Sister, Sister", "7th Heaven", "Arthur" and "Hey Arnold!".
Popular toys include the likes of "Jenga", "Tamagotchi", "Bop It" and "The Pokémon Trading Card Game".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on October 12th, 1998.
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.
Shakespeare in Love
"Shakespeare in Love" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1998.
Jenny McCarthy
American model and television host Jenny McCarthy is listed as FHM's sexiest model in 1998.
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.
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 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.
Celine Dion - "My Heart Will Go On"
"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion would go on to win a Grammy for 1998's Record of the Year.
Nu metal
A musical subgenre called "Nu metal" is beginning to rise in popularity. Popular bands such as Korn are pioneering the new sound. In August of 1998, Korn release their album "Follow the Leader", which peaks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Impeachment of Bill Clinton.
During this time, the impeachment of U.S. President Bill Clinton was taking place. Clinton stood accused of lying under oath and obstruction of justice. The impeachment proceedings were initiated on the 8th of October, 1998. They formally began on the 19th of December, 1998. On the 12th of February, 1999, Clinton was acquitted on both counts.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
21 years, 11 months and 10 days have passed since October 12th, 1998.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 42 of 1998.
Leap Year: 1998 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on October 12th, 1998, will be 21 years of age.
People born in 1998 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 908146800.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around October 12th, 1998:
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on October 12th, 1998.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on October 12th, 1998 was probably conceived around the 2nd of January, 1998. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 12th, 1998 is the 22nd of July, 1999. (Rough Estimate).
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Spyro the Dragon - Platform video game.
Metal Gear Solid - Stealth game that was released on the PlayStation. Starring Solid Snake.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six - Tactical shooter game.
StarCraft - RTS game.
1080° Snowboarding - Snowboard racing game.
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins - Stealth game that was released on the PlayStation.
Resident Evil 2 - The second game in the series. Starring Leon and Claire as they traverse the Zombie-filled streets of Raccoon City.
Age of Empires - History-based RTS game by Ensemble Studios.
How old was I?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on October 12th, 1998.
Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about October 12th, 1998.
8,016 days have passed since this date.
692,582,400 seconds have passed since the October 12th, 1998.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 808,012,800 times.
Since October 12th, 1998, earth has travelled approximately 357,372,518,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 115,430,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 59,562,086 steps. That's about 26,472 miles!
Since this date, 8,310,989 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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