Famous Deaths
- Mario Beaulieu, Canadian politician (Senator for Quebec, 1990-94), dies at 68
- Matthew Shepard, American murder victim (b. 1976)
- Oldřich Flosman, Czechoslovakian composer (Visions of Michelangelo; Butterflies Don't Live Here Any Longer), dies at 73
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About October 12, 1998
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Week - Barenaked Ladies
#1 Song: Girlfriend - Billie
