What Happened on July 4, 1998

Historical Events

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Czech Jana Novotná beats Nathalie Tauziat of France 6-4, 7-6 for her first and only Grand Slam singles title

Famous Birthdays

  • Malia Obama, American daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama, born in Chicago, Illinois

About July 4, 1998

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Independence Day (United States)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Three Lions '98 - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds