October 19th, 1998, fell on a Monday. It was day 292 of 1998. The decade was the 1990s.
22 years, 2 months and 30 days have passed since October 19th, 1998.
On This Date
Events that occurred on October 19th, 1998:
The song Believe by Cher is released.
Wrestling: The Undertaker forms The Ministry of Darkness.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 19th, 1998:
United States: The First Night - Monica
United Kingdom: Gym And Tonic - Spacedust
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Practical Magic" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is October 19th, 1998 and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.
Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In America, the song The First Night by Monica is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Gym And Tonic by Spacedust is the number one hit song.
Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Practical Magic is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair is the current Prime Minister. 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", "Boy Meets World", "7th Heaven" and "The King of Queens".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Age of Empires", "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six", "Metal Gear Solid" and "Spyro the Dragon". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Simpsons", "Sister, Sister", "The Angry Beavers" and "Teen Angel". Popular toys include the likes of "Super Soaker (water gun)", "Bop It", "The Pokémon Trading Card Game" and "Spice Girls dolls".
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 19th, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
22 years, 2 months and 30 days have passed since October 19th, 1998.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 43 of 1998.
Leap Year: 1998 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on October 19th, 1998, will be 22 years of age.
People born in 1998 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 908751600.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around October 19th, 1998:
September 28th, 1998: The "Pokémon Red and Blue" games are released for the Game Boy in North America.
September 30th, 1998: The song "Baby One More Time" is released by Britney Spears.
October 7th, 1998: A gay student called Matthew Shepard is found tied to a fence after being beaten and left for dead in Laramie, Wyoming.
October 8th, 1998: Impeachment proceedings are initiated against U.S. President Bill Clinton.
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.
October 21st, 1998: The video game "MediEvil" is released on the PlayStation.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 19th, 1998?
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on October 19th, 1998 was probably conceived around the 9th of January, 1998. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 19th, 1998 is the 29th of July, 1999. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about October 19th, 1998.
8,127 days have passed since this date.
702,176,400 seconds have passed since the October 19th, 1998.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 819,205,800 times.
Since October 19th, 1998, earth has travelled approximately 362,323,022,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 117,029,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 60,387,170 steps. That's about 26,839 miles!
Since this date, 8,426,117 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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