Historical Events
- Denver Nuggets tie the NBA single-season record of 23 consecutive losses set by the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1995-96; streak ends with a 99-81 win the next day against the LA Clippers
NBA Record
Michael Jordan scores in double figures for 800th consecutive game in a 100-98 OT win over New Jersey; adds 40 more double-figure scoring games to his NBA record before retiring for the second time (1998)
Event of Interest
Pope John Paul II condemns US embargo against Cuba
1998 History
Famous Birthdays
XXXTentacion (1998-2018)
American rapper and singer-songwriter, born in Plantation, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Hilla Limann, president of Ghana in (1979-81), dies at 63
About January 23, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truly Madly Deeply - Savage Garden
#1 Song: All Around The World - Oasis
