Famous Deaths
- David "Junior" Kimbrough, American blues musician, dies at 67
- Dimitris Horn, Greek actor (A Girl in Black), dies of cancer at 66
- Lionel Birkett, West Indian cricket batsman (4 Tests, 1 x 50; Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago), dies at 92
- Peter Diamand, artistic administrator, dies at 84
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About January 16, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 10 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
