Historical Events
- American harness trainer/driver Dave Palone wins his 6,000th race, driving Oompa’s Terminator to victory at The Meadows Racetrack in Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Cary Middlecoff, American golfer (US Open 1949, 56; US Masters 1955), dies at 77
- Józef Krupiński, Polish poet (Marsz żałobny), dies at 67
- Vere Harmsworth, 3rd Viscount Rothermere, English press magnate (The Mail on Sunday), dies of a heart attack at 73
1998 Highlights
About September 1, 1998
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
