What Happened on June 26, 1998

Historical Events

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Primal Scream, Blur, and Pulp headline; other performers include Bob Dylan, Tony Bennett, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tori Amos, The Foo Fighters, and Hothouse Flowers

Famous Deaths

  • Lord Rayner [Derek Rayner], English businessman and chief executive (Marks & Spencer), dies at 72
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About June 26, 1998

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Three Lions '98 - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds