October 28th, 1998, fell on a Wednesday. It was day 301 of 1998. The decade was the 1990s.
22 years, 2 months and 23 days have passed since October 28th, 1998.
On This Date
Events that occurred on October 28th, 1998:
John Terry makes his debut for Chelsea.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 28th, 1998:
United States: The First Night - Monica
United Kingdom: Believe - Cher
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Pleasantville" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is October 28th, 1998 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. 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. Halloween of 1998 is just days away. People are watching horror movies and thinking about which costume they are going to wear. Others are organizing parties. In America, the song The First Night by Monica is on top of the singles charts.
Over in the UK, Believe by Cher is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Pleasantville 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.
In baseball, the New York Yankees have just won the 1998 World Series after defeating the San Diego Padres 4-0. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Beverly Hills, 90210", "Mad About You", "Party of Five" and "Sex and the City". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Tenchu: Stealth Assassins", "World Cup 98", "Metal Gear Solid" and "Spyro the Dragon".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Simpsons", "Doug", "Moesha" and "Blue's Clues". Popular toys include the likes of "Super Soaker (water gun)", "PlayStation (PS1)", "Bop It" and "Furby".
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 28th, 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 23 days have passed since October 28th, 1998.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 44 of 1998.
Leap Year: 1998 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on October 28th, 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 909532800.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around October 28th, 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.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on October 28th, 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 28th, 1998 was probably conceived around the 18th of January, 1998. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 28th, 1998 is the 7th of August, 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 28th, 1998.
8,120 days have passed since this date.
701,568,000 seconds have passed since the October 28th, 1998.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 818,496,000 times.
Since October 28th, 1998, earth has travelled approximately 362,009,088,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 116,928,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 60,334,848 steps. That's about 26,815 miles!
Since this date, 8,418,816 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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