Famous Birthdays
- Aryna Sabalenka, Belarusian tennis player (Australian Open women's singles 2023, 24; Australian Open doubles 2021; US Open doubles 2019), born in Minsk, Belarus
Famous Deaths
- Syd Lawrence, British bandleader (Syd Lawrence Orchestra), dies at 74
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About May 5, 1998
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: Under the Bridge/Lady Marmalade - All Saints
