Historical Events
- 31st San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center
Famous Deaths
- Julien Green, American-French writer (Frere Francois), dies at 97
- Nino Ferrer, French-Italian singer and composer (Mirza, Cornichons), dies at 63
- Philip von Schantz, Swedish painter, dies at 70
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About August 13, 1998
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 23 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
