December 12th, 1998, fell on a Saturday. It was day 346 of 1998. The decade was the 1990s.
21 years, 9 months and 15 days have passed since December 12th, 1998.
On This Date
Events that occurred on December 12th, 1998:
Irish politics: The Labour Party and the Democratic Left merge together.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 12th, 1998:
United States: I'm Your Angel - R. Kelly & Celine Dion
United Kingdom: Believe - Cher
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Star Trek: Insurrection" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is December 12th, 1998 and it's a Saturday. People are enjoying their weekend. The Christmas season of 1998 is in full swing. The decorations are up and festive songs are playing on the radio.
In America, the song I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly & Celine Dion 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 Star Trek: Insurrection 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.
The Furby craze has started, with over 1.8 million units being sold throughout the Christmas season. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Rugrats", "Frasier", "Friends" and "Will & Grace". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Age of Empires", "Resident Evil 2", "1080° Snowboarding" and "Half-Life".
Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Moesha", "Daria", "Teletubbies" and "That '70s Show". Popular toys include the likes of "Sylvanian Families", "Yo-yo", "Tamagotchi" and "Game Boy Color".
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 December 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.
Furby Craze
The Furby craze begins when Tiger Electronics releases its talking hamster-like robot. During the holiday season of 1998, 1.8 million units were sold, as the toy was considered a must-have for Christmas.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
This date fell on a weekend.
21 years, 9 months and 15 days have passed since December 12th, 1998.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 50 of 1998.
Leap Year: 1998 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on December 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 913420800.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around December 12th, 1998:
November 17th, 1998: The video game "Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus" is released for the PlayStation and Microsoft Windows.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on December 12th, 1998.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on December 12th, 1998 was probably conceived around the 4th of March, 1998. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 12th, 1998 is the 21st of September, 1999. (Rough Estimate).
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Released on the Nintendo 64.
Half-Life - Sci-fi first person shooter game developed by Valve Corporation.
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.
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about December 12th, 1998.
7,961 days have passed since this date.
687,826,800 seconds have passed since the December 12th, 1998.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 802,464,600 times.
Since December 12th, 1998, earth has travelled approximately 354,918,628,800 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 114,637,800 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 59,153,105 steps. That's about 26,290 miles!
Since this date, 8,253,922 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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