Famous Birthdays
Shawn Mendes (25 years old)
Canadian singer-songwriter (Handwritten, Treat You Better), born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Mahmoud Saremi, Iranian journalist, killed by the Taliban at about 30
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About August 8, 1998
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 28 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: Viva Forever - Spice Girls