Historical Events
Election of Interest
German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's CDU/CSU party suffers a heavy defeat in federal elections to Gerhard Schröder's Social Democratic Party
Famous Weddings
Brendan Fraser
"The Mummy" actor Brendan Fraser (30) weds actress Afton Smith (32) at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, California; divorce in 2007
Famous Deaths
- Doak Walker, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1948; Pro Bowl 1950-51, 53–55; First-team All-Pro 1950–51, 53–54; Detroit Lions), dies from ski accident injuries at 71
- Narita Brian, Japanese racehorse, world's top earner until 2000 (b. 1991)
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About September 27, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Night - Monica
#1 Song: Rollercoaster - B*Witched
