December 24, 1998, was a Thursday. It was 25 years, 11 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
On December 24, 1998, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "You've Got Mail".
Christmas Eve 1998 was 9,496 days ago. Approximately 317 months have passed. It was the 358th day of 1998, in week 52. The decade was the nineties. The start of 1999 was just 7 days away. People born on this day are currently 25 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 106 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, December 24, 1998. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's Christmas Eve of 1998. The big day is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are filed with people trying to do some last-minute shopping.
In America, the song "I'm Your Angel" by R. Kelly & Celine Dion is at the top of the singles charts, while "Goodbye" by Spice Girls is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie You've Got Mail is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
A new form of communication called "text messaging" is starting to become more widespread. However, it can only be done if both the sender and the receiver are on the same cell network. The CD is quickly becoming the dominant format for music, and people are buying portable players such as the "Discman". Consequently, sales of cassette tapes are continuing to decline. In fashion, bright and metallic colors are all the rage—a big change from the darker "grunge" colors of the early 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 a "dress casual" look. They are also beginning to cut their hair shorter.
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. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Big L, Stanley Kubrick, Joe DiMaggio, and Rick Rude would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Melrose Place", "Mad About You", "7th Heaven", and "Will & Grace".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Porsche Challenge", "PaRappa the Rapper", "Soulcalibur", and "Mission Impossible". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Little Bear", "Superman: The Animated Series", "Hey Arnold!", and "The Angry Beavers". Popular toys at the moment include Sylvanian Families, Fear Street books, the Nintendo 64, and Spice Girls dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 24, 1998.
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In December 1998, TV audiences were watching the following series:
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1998:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
Popular video games that people were playing in December 1998.
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 December 24, 2004, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 24.
Physician-scientist and immunologist
Born on December 24, 1940
He turned 58 on this day in 1998.
American fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1962
She turned 36 on this day in 1998.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 24:
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on December 24, 1998.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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