Historical Events
F1 World Champion
Finnish McLaren driver Mika Häkkinen wins season ending Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka to claim his first F1 World Drivers Championship; wins title by 14 points from Michael Schumacher
- ICC Men's Cricket Knockout Trophy, Dhaka: South Africa beats West Indies by 4 wickets; Player of the Series: Jacques Kallis, SA 164 runs, 8 wickets
Sports History
Steve Young and Jerry Rice hook up for their 80th career touchdown in Niners' 36-22 loss to GB Packers at Lambeau Field; eclipse previous NFL mark held by Miami Dolphins tandem Dan Marino & Mark Clayton
- The European Court of Human Rights is instituted.
About November 1, 1998
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: The First Night - Monica
#1 Song: Believe - Cher
