What Happened on May 26, 1998

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Date for Paula Jones sex harassment trial vs President Clinton

  • The United States Supreme Court rules that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York

Famous Deaths

  • (Emmanuel) "Emil" Braginsky, Soviet Russian screenwriter (The Irony of Fate), dies at 77
  • Charlie White American professional baseball catcher (Philadelphia Stars; Milwaukee Braves), dies at 70
  • Linda Hayes [Bertha Williams], American R&B singer (Yes I Know), dies at 74
  • Sergey Yablonsky, Soviet and Russian mathematician and one of the founders of the Soviet school of mathematical cybernetics and discrete mathematics, dies at 73
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights

About May 26, 1998

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Too Close - Next
  • UK #1 Song: Feel It - Tamperer Ft. Maya