Historical Events
Academy of Country Music Awards
33rd Academy of Country Music Awards: Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and George Strait win
- Disney's Animal Kingdom opens at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, United States.
Famous Deaths
- Kitch Christie, South African rugby coach, dies at 58
About April 22, 1998
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: It's Like That - Run DMC Versus Jason Nevins
