Historical Events
US Masters Golf
62nd US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Mark O'Meara claims his first major title with a 20-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win by 1 stroke from David Duval and Fred Couples
- An earthquake in Slovenia, measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale occurs near the town of Bovec.
About April 12, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
- #1 Song: It's Like That - Run DMC Versus Jason Nevins