Famous Birthdays
- Clairo [Claire Cottrill], American singer-songwriter ("Sofia"), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Otto Wichterle, Czech chemist and inventor of the soft contact lens, dies at 84 [1]
- Persis Khambatta, Indian actress (Star Trek, Megaforce), dies of a heart attack at 49
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About August 18, 1998
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 18 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
