Historical Events
"Dawson's Creek"
"Dawson's Creek" created by Kevin Williamson, starring James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson premieres on WB in the US
- 3rd Critics' Choice Movie Awards: L.A. Confidential wins Best Film
- Warner Brothers TV Network begins Tueday night programming
Famous Birthdays
- Frances Tiafoe, American tennis player, born in Orlando, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Bobo Brazil [Houston Harris], American pro wrestler (WWF HOF), dies at 73
- Zevulun Hammer, Israeli politician, minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Israel (1996-98), dies at 61
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About January 20, 1998
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
#1 Song: All Around The World - Oasis
