Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a Spanish warrant requesting his extradition on murder charges
Famous Deaths
- Jon Postel, American Internet pioneer (b. 1943)
- M. Vasalis [Margaretha Droogleever Fortuyn-Leenmans], Dutch poet (Phoenix), dies at 89
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About October 16, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Week - Barenaked Ladies
#1 Song: Girlfriend - Billie
