Historical Events
- NY Islanders tie Detroit Red Wings 1-1, to end 10 game losing streak
Kyoto Protocol
Vice President of the United States Al Gore symbolically signs the Kyoto Protocol (US never ratifies)
Famous Deaths
- Kenny Kirkland, American jazz pianist (Wynton Marsalis; Branford Marsalis) and funk keyboardist (Buckshot Lefonque), dies of congestive heart failure at 43
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About November 12, 1998
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
- #1 Song: Believe - Cher