Historical Events
- NBA commences a player lockout after no agreement with players about salary issues - lasts 204 days with the season shortened by 50 games
Famous Birthdays
- Chloe Bailey, American R&B singer (Chloe X Halle - "Ungodly Hour"), born in Atlanta, Georgia
- Pa Salieu, Gambian British rapper (Frontline), born in Slough, England
Famous Weddings
Barbra Streisand
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer Barbra Streisand (57) weds actor James Brolin (58) in Malibu, California
Famous Deaths
- Lucy Reed [Dollinger], American jazz vocalist (Woody Herman; Charlie Ventura), dies at 77
1998 Highlights
About July 1, 1998
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica
#1 Song: Three Lions '98 - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds
