Historical Events
Golf Major
Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), Essex GC: Brandie Burton wins by 1 shot from Annika Sörenstam
- Curtis Cup Women's Golf, Minikahda GC: US beats Great Britain & Ireland 10-8
- Tour de France: Marco Pantani of Italy makes it a Tour & Giro d'Italia double, German Erik Zabel is points winner
Famous Deaths
- Shari Lewis [Phyllis Hurwitz], American puppeteer and ventriloquist (Lamb Chop), dies of breast cancer at 65
About August 2, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: Viva Forever - Spice Girls
