Historical Events
Event of Interest
Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian National Authority president, Yasser Arafat, arrives in Cape Town on his first state visit to South Africa at the invitation of President Nelson Mandela
Famous Deaths
- Benjamin "Benny" Waters, American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, dies at 96
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About August 11, 1998
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: No Matter What - Boyzone
