What happened on Friday July 17, 1998?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1998:

• International Criminal Court established The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established on July 17, 1998, with the adoption of the Rome Statute. This landmark treaty aimed to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, marking a significant development in international law. source: icc-cpi.int
• Papua New Guinea devastating earthquake and tsunami On July 17, 1998, a powerful earthquake struck Papua New Guinea, triggering a tsunami that devastated coastal communities. The disaster resulted in significant loss of life and destruction of infrastructure, with thousands affected. source: usgs.gov
• Nicholas II and family burial On July 17, 1998, the remains of Tsar Nicholas II and his family were buried in St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia. This event marked a significant moment in Russian history, symbolizing the end of the Romanov dynasty's tragic legacy. source: bbc.com
• Syphilis Genome Sequenced Biologists publish groundbreaking research in the journal Science, successfully sequencing the complete genome of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis.
• Stealth Bomber Public Debut The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber makes its first public flight from Palmdale, California, showcasing advanced military aviation technology.
• Birth of Spanish Royal Family Member Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y de Borbón, grandson of Juan Carlos I of Spain, is born.

Events in 1998

July 17, 1998: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 17, 1998: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 17, 1998:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.56
• Apple AAPL: opens at $37.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $117.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $96.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.56

July 17, 1998 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1998 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1998 can also be written as 7/17/1998 in the US and as 17/7/1998 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1998 in July 1998 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1998:

• Felipe Marichalar

  First grandchild of King Juan Carlos, born to Princess Elena de Bourbon and Jaime de Marichalar, a Spanish royal family member.

Famous people born in 1998

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1998:

• Lamberto Gardelli

Famous people who died in 1998

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Shania Twain - You're Still The One
3. Usher - My Way
4. Next - Too Close
5. Sarah McLachlan - Adia

July 17, 1998: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1998 was Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are) by Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Pras Michel featuring ODB & Mya - Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)
2. B*Witched - C'est La Vie
3. Another Level - Freak Me
4. Billie - Because We Want To
5. Eagle-Eye Cherry - Save Tonight

July 17, 1998: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1998 was The Boy Is Mine by Brandy & Monica, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Brandy & Monica - The Boy Is Mine
2. Jon B - They Don't Know/Are U Still Down
3. Kelly Price - Friend Of Mine
4. Nicole Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott & Mocha - Make It Hot
5. Next - Too Close

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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July 17, 1998: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1998 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1998 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 1998 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 17, 1998 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 03:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1998 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1998.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 1998

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Someone born on July 17, 1998 is:

27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 7 days old,

or 1453 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10173 days old,

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