Famous Deaths
- André Weil, French mathematician (foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry), dies at 92
- Nat Gonella, British big band jazz trumpeter, mellophonist, singer, and bandleader (The Georgians; Oh, Monah), dies at 90
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About August 6, 1998
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
- #1 Song: Viva Forever - Spice Girls