Historical Events
The Truman Show
"The Truman Show", starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Ed Harris, is released
- A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plants (the strike lasted seven weeks)
- NHL Western Conference Final: Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars, 4 games to 2
Famous Birthdays
- Dave [David Omoregie], English rapper, singer-songwriter, actor (Psychodrama), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Kazin, American writer and literature critic (The Inmost Leaf), dies at 83
- Jeanette Nolan, American actress (Richard Boone Show, Virginian), dies following a stroke at 86
- Sam Yorty, American politician, Mayor of Los Angeles (1961-73), dies at 88
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About June 5, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: C'est La Vie - B*Witched
