Historical Events
Hopman Cup
Hopman Cup Tennis, Perth: Karina Habšudová & Karol Kučera beat French pair Mary Pierce & Cédric Pioline 6-3, 6-4 for a 2-1 win, and Slovakia's first title
Sports History
Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan wins his 600th NBA game with a 111-84 victory at the Houston Rockets
1,000 Assists for Messier
Vancouver Canucks veteran center Mark Messier becomes the 6th player in NHL history to record 1,000 assists in a 2-2 tie against the Florida Panthers at General Motors Place
Famous Weddings
Barry Bonds
Major League Baseball outfielder Barry Bonds (33) weds Elizabeth Watson (28) at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About January 10, 1998
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Perfect Day - Various Artists
