What Happened on October 4, 1998

Historical Events

  • Australian motorcycle racer Mick Doohan wins the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island to clinch his 5th world 500cc championship; all 5 titles are won with Honda

Cricket Record

Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy overtakes countryman Rod Marsh's world record of 355 Test cricket dismissals during 1st Test win v Pakistan in Rawalpindi; catches Wasim Akram off Colin Miller to reach milestone

About October 4, 1998

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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