What happened this day in history January 1, 1998

What are the important events that happened on January 1, 1998? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 1, 1998: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 1, 1998 is the 1st day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 19, 1997 – a Thursday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 14,726,880 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘henagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $7,780.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Ox is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 1, 1998 Historical Events

  • 1998
    Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence.
  • 1998
    The European Central Bank is established.

Who were born on January 1, 1998?

  • 1998
    Marlene Lawston, American child actress

Who died on January 1, 1998?

  • 1998
    Helen Wills Moody, American tennis player (b. 1905)

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