Historical Events
Television Debut
The American spin-off "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", starring Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, and Wayne Brady, debuts on ABC
Famous Deaths
- Otto Kretschmer, German U-boat commander, dies at 86
- Todor Zhivkov, Bulgaria communist leader of the People's Republic of Bulgaria (PRB), 1954-89, dies at 86
1998 Highlights
About August 5, 1998
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 7 months and 27 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
