What Happened on February 3, 1998

Historical Events

  • Cavalese cable car disaster: 20 people killed after NATO aircraft severs a cable car line

Ciccarelli's 600th Goal

Florida Panther Dino Ciccarelli is 9th NHLer to score 600 career goals

  • Former teacher Mary Kay LeTourneau (36) violates probation with the 14 year-old father of her baby
  • Karla Faye Tucker is executed in Texas, first woman executed in the United States since 1984
  • NY Yankees replace general manager Bob Watson with Brian Cashman

Princess of Wales Stamp

Stamps commemorating Diana, Princess of Wales, go on sale in Britain


Famous Deaths

  • Karla Faye Tucker, American murderer, executed at 38
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About February 3, 1998

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Together Again - Janet
  • UK #1 Song: Doctor Jones - Aqua