Historical Events
Film Release
"Saving Private Ryan", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Edward Burns and Matt Damon, is released (Academy Awards Best Director 1999)
- Russell Eugene Weston Jr. bursts into the United States Capitol and opens fire killing two police officers. He is later ruled to be incompetent to stand trial.
Famous Birthdays
- Bindi Irwin, Australian TV personality, conservationist; daughter of Steve Irwin, born in Buderim, Australia
About July 24, 1998
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 10 months and 13 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: Deeper Underground - Jamiroquai
