What Happened on September 29, 1998

Historical Events

Jive Records releases debut single by Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time"; it becomes a worldwide smash, topping the charts in 25 countries

Mercury Records releases Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach's collaborative album "Painted from Memory"

Reprise Records releases "Taming The Tiger", Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's 16th studio album

American politician and Mayor of Los Angeles (Democrat: 1973-93), dies at 80

Valston Hancock, Australian air force commander (Chief of Air Force Staff 1961-65), dies at 91

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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