Historical Events
- Australian schoolboy Ian Thorpe becomes youngest ever male to become a world swimming champion when he wins 400m freestyle aged 15 years, 3 months in Perth; also wins event at 2001 & 2003 World Championships
Sports History
Future Hockey Hall of Fame right wing Dino Ciccarelli finds his 5th NHL club; traded from Tampa Bay Lightning to Florida Panthers
John Glenn Orbits Earth
NASA announces John Glenn, 76, may fly in space again
1998 History
Famous Birthdays
- Chloe Kelly. English footballer (Manchester City), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Gulzarilal Nanda, Indian politician and economist. temporary Prime Minister of India (1964, 1966), dies at 99
- Junior Wells, American blues singer ("In My Younger Days"), dies at 63
About January 15, 1998
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
#1 Song: Never Ever - All Saints
