Historical Events
Music Concert
Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Madonna, Billy Joel, Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, Roberta Flack, Wynonna Judd, and Tsidii Leloka
Famous Deaths
- Carlos Castaneda, Peruvian-born American writer and mystic, dies at 72
- Dominique Aury, French novelist, dies at 90
- Godfrey Kenton, English actor (The Tempest, Well's Theater), dies at 96
- John Bassett, Canadian publisher & media baron, dies at 47
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About April 27, 1998
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: All That I Need - Boyzone
