Famous Deaths
- André Weil, French mathematician (foundational work in number theory and algebraic geometry), dies at 92
- Nat Gonella, British big band jazz trumpeter, mellophonist, singer, and bandleader (The Georgians; Oh, Monah), dies at 90
1998 Highlights
About August 6, 1998
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 24 years and 10 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
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: Viva Forever - Spice Girls
