What Happened on October 2, 1998

Historical Events

  • With his team struggling at 28 for 3, Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh smashes a brilliant 157 to guide the tourists to an innings & 99 run win over Pakistan in the 1st Test in Rawalpindi

Famous Deaths

  • D. French Slaughter Jr, American politician (Rep-R-VA, 1985-91), dies at 73
  • Gene Autry, American cowboy singer, songwriter, actor, musician, ("Back In The Saddle Again";"Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer") and business tycoon (owner MLB Angels team, 1961-97), dies of lymphoma at 91
  • Olivier Gendebien, Belgian auto racer (24 hours of Le Mans 1958, 60-62), dies at 74
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About October 2, 1998

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The First Night - Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Rollercoaster - B*Witched