What Happened on March 16, 1998

Historical Events

John Paul II Asks for Forgiveness

Pope John Paul II asks God for forgiveness for the inactivity and silence of some Roman Catholics during the Holocaust

Famous Deaths

  • Derek Barton, British organic chemist ( Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1969), dies at 79 [1]
  • Esther Bubley, American photographer, dies at 77
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About March 16, 1998

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Gettin' Jiggy Wit It - Will Smith
  • UK #1 Song: It's Like That - Run DMC Versus Jason Nevins