Famous Birthdays
- Mahalia [Burkmar], English singer-songwriter (Sober), born in Leicester, England
Famous Weddings
Uma Thurman
"Reality Bites" actor Ethan Hawke (27) weds "Pulp Fiction" actress Uma Thurman (28)
Lance Armstrong
Cyclist Lance Armstrong weds Kristin Richard (divorced 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Eldridge Cleaver, American activist, Black Panther leader turned Republican, dies at 62
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About May 1, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: All That I Need - Boyzone
