Historical Events
- First RFID human implantation tested in the United Kingdom.
- The Netherlands is selected as the site for the trial of the two Libyan suspects of the 1988 Pan Am bombing.
Famous Birthdays
- Sofia Richie, American model and social media personality, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- E. G. Marshall [Everett Eugene Grunz], American actor (12 Angry Men, The Defenders), dies of lung cancer at 84
- Gene Page, American arranger, composer, and record producer (Righteous Brothers; Marvin Gaye; Whitney Houston), dies at 58
- Jerry Clower 'The Mouth of the Mississippi', American country comedian (Nashville on Road), dies following surgery at 71
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About August 24, 1998
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: No Matter What - Boyzone
