April 26, 1998, was a Sunday. It was 26 years, 6 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
Notable events that occurred on April 26, 1998:
On April 26, 1998, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "Big Hit".
This date was 9,708 days ago. Approximately 324 months have passed. It was the 116th day of 1998, in week 17. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 26 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 108 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the nineties.
It is Sunday, April 26, 1998. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1998 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "Too Close" by Next is at the top of the singles charts, while "It's Like That" by Run DMC & Jason Nevins is the number-one song in the UK. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Big Hit 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. The Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal is receiving ongoing media attention.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Frank Sinatra, Phil Hartman, Michelle Thomas, and Big L would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", "The Nanny", and "Father Ted". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Super Mario 64", "Turok: Dinosaur Hunter", "Star Fox 64", and "FIFA: Road to World Cup 98".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Smart Guy", "Cow And Chicken", "City Guys", and "Men in Black: The Series". Popular toys at the moment include the Tamagotchi, the Nintendo 64, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and Gogo's Crazy Bones.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 26, 1998.
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Notable events that happened close to April 26, 1998.
In April 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.
If you were a kid on April 26, 1998, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
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 April 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 April 26, 2004, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 26.
Playwright / Poet Deceased
Born on April 26, 1564
He was not alive on this date.
First Lady of the United States
Born on April 26, 1970
She turned 28 on this day in 1998.
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on April 26, 1998.
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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