1998 (AD 1998) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1998 (AD 1998) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1998 (AD 1998) (19)

  • Akira Kurosawa (Died: 1998-09-06) — Master of Japanese cinema, known for dynamic style and epic storytelling.
  • Alan J. Pakula (Died: 1998-11-19) — American film director, writer, and producer known for political thrillers.
  • Archie Moore (Died: 1998-12-09) — Legendary American boxer, known for his longevity and strategic defense.
  • Barry Goldwater (Died: 1998-05-29) — Conservative American politician and Senator who championed limited government and the modern Republican realignment.
  • Bibi (singer) (Born: 1998) — South Korean singer, rapper, and actress known professionally as Bibi.
  • Brandon McNulty (Born: 1998-04-02) — American cyclist known for time trial prowess and World Championship victories.
  • Chappell Roan (Born: 1998-02-19) — American singer known for her camp, drag queen-influenced style and breakthrough success.
  • Emily Fairn (Born: 1998-09-16) — English actress known for roles in The Responder and House of Guinness.
  • Florence Griffith Joyner (Died: 1998-09-21) — Iconic American sprinter known for 1988 world records and pop culture style.
  • Frank Sinatra (Died: 1998-05-14) — Iconic 20th-century entertainer, celebrated for his unparalleled vocal artistry and enduring charisma.
  • Google (Born: 1998) — Global tech giant specializing in search, AI, cloud computing, and diverse digital services.
  • Kylian Mbappé (Born: 1998-12-20) — Elite French forward known for pace, dribbling, and scoring records across club and international stages.
  • Mimi Keene (Born: 1998) — English actress known for roles in EastEnders, Sex Education, and After Everything.
  • MrBeast (Born: 1998-05-07) — YouTube media mogul known for elaborate, high-stakes challenges and massive philanthropic endeavors.
  • Nick Fuentes (Born: 1998-08-18) — American far-right activist known for promoting white nationalism and hosting 'America First'.
  • Pol Pot (Died: 1998-04-15) — Brutal Cambodian dictator who led the Khmer Rouge and orchestrated the Cambodian genocide.
  • Ryan Trahan (Born: 1998-10-07) — YouTuber and entrepreneur known for 'penny series' and major charity fundraisers.
  • Victor Osimhen (Born: 1998-12-29) — Nigerian striker known for pace and strength, achieving multiple league titles and records.
  • XXXTentacion (Born: 1998-01-23) — American rapper known for emo, trap, and SoundCloud rap; a controversial but influential figure.