Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal Birkdale GC: Mark O'Meara wins his 2nd major championship of the year (Masters) and first Open title by 2 in a 4-hole aggregate playoff with fellow American Brian Watts
- Goodwill Games IV opens in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Antoine Tisne, French composer, dies at 65
- Elmer Valo, American baseball outfielder (one of only 4, four-decade MLB players 1939-61; Philadelphia, KC Athletics), dies at 77
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About July 19, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
- #1 Song: Deeper Underground - Jamiroquai