Historical Events
- 51st British Film and Television Awards (BAFTAs): "The Full Monty" Best Film, Baz Luhrmann Best Director
Sports History
NFL Draft: Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning first pick by Indianapolis Colts
Famous Deaths
- Terry Sanford, American politician, dies at 80
1998 Highlights
About April 18, 1998
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: All My Life - K-Ci & JoJo
#1 Song: It's Like That - Run DMC Versus Jason Nevins
