Historical Events
- Australian schoolboy Ian Thorpe becomes youngest ever male to become a world swimming champion when he wins 400m freestyle aged 15 years, 3 months in Perth; also wins event at 2001 & 2003 World Championships
Ciccarelli to the Panthers
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Dino Ciccarelli finds his 5th NHL club; traded from Tampa Bay Lightning to Florida Panthers
Glenn in Space Again?
NASA announces John Glenn, 76, may fly in space again
Famous Birthdays
- Chloe Kelly, English footballer (Manchester City), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Gulzarilal Nanda, Indian politician and economist. temporary Prime Minister of India (1964, 1966), dies at 99
- Harriet Van Horne, American columnist and panelist (Leave it to Girls), dies at 77
- Junior Wells, American blues singer ("In My Younger Days"), dies at 63
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About January 15, 1998
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
#1 Song: Never Ever - All Saints
