Historical Events
- A Congo Airlines Boeing 727 is shot down by rebels in Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing 40 people.
Famous Deaths
- Richard Denning [Louis Denninger Jr.], American actor (An Affair to Remember, The Black Scorpion), dies from cardiac arrest at 84
1998 Highlights
About October 11, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: One Week - Barenaked Ladies
#1 Song: Girlfriend - Billie
