What Happened on November 22, 1998

Historical Events

Sports History

48th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Jeff Gordon wins

  • CFL Grey Cup, Winnipeg Stadium: Calgary Stampeders defeat Hamilton Tiger-Cats, 26-24; future NFL 4-time Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia MVP

Hingis Wins WTA

Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis beats American Lindsay Davenport 7–5, 6–4, 4–6, 6–2 in the WTA Tour Championship final at Madison Square Garden, NYC


Famous Weddings

Kate Winslet

"Titanic" actress Kate Winslet (23) weds assistant film director Jim Threapleton (25) at All Saints Church in Reading, England

Famous Deaths

  • Stu Unger, American poker player (b. 1953)
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About November 22, 1998

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lately - Divine
  • UK #1 Song: Believe - Cher