Historical Events
- Barry Switzer resigns as Dallas Cowboy coach
Don Sutton Selected
Don Sutton selected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Deaths
- Georgy Sviridov, Soviet Russian neo-romantic composer (The Blizzard; Time; Forward!), dies of a heart attack at 82
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About January 6, 1998
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 26 years, 3 months and 22 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