Historical Events
Event of Interest
Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky signs affidavit denying she had an affair with President Bill Clinton
Sports History
Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal blocks 3 shots in a 114-102 win over Milwaukee to bring his career total to 1,002
Famous Deaths
- Owen Bradley, American pop country music record producer (Patsy Cline; Loretta Lynn; Conway Twitty), dies at 82
- Richard Hamming, American Mathematician and Computer Scientist (Hamming code), dies of a heat attack at 82
- Vladimir Prelog, Croatian-Swiss organic chemist (Nobel 1975), dies at 91
About January 7, 1998
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Candle In The Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
#1 Song: Perfect Day - Various Artists
