What Happened on July 24, 1998

Historical Events

Saving Private Ryan

"Saving Private Ryan", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns and Matt Damon, is released (Academy Awards Best Director 1999)

  • Russell Eugene Weston Jr. bursts into the United States Capitol and opens fire killing two police officers. He is later ruled to be incompetent to stand trial.

Famous Birthdays

  • Bindi Irwin, Australian TV personality, conservationist; daughter of Steve Irwin, born in Buderim, Australia
  • Cailee Spaeny, American actress (Pricilla), born in Springfield, Missouri

About July 24, 1998

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Deeper Underground - Jamiroquai