Famous Birthdays
- Mahalia [Burkmar], English singer-songwriter (Sober), born in Leicester, England
Famous Weddings
Uma Thurman
American "Reality Bites" actor Ethan Hawke (27) weds American "Pulp Fiction" actress Uma Thurman (28); separate in 2003, and divorce in 2005
Lance Armstrong
American cyclist Lance Armstrong (26) weds Kristin Richard; divorce in 2003
Famous Deaths
- Eldridge Cleaver, American activist, Black Panther leader turned Republican, dies at 62
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About May 1, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: All That I Need - Boyzone
