FEBRUARY 7, 1998

SATURDAY
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1998
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $3,608 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min_Wage_Hourly: $4.88
Median_Home_Price: $151,020.00
Gas_Price_Avg: $1.44
Bread_Price_Avg: $0.94
Movie_Ticket_Avg: $5.16
First_Class_Stamp: $0.31
Milk_Price_Avg: $3.21
Top Movies From 1998
1 Saving Private Ryan
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Saving Private Ryan
2 Armageddon
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Armageddon
3 There's Something About Mary
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There's Something About Mary
4 A Bug's Life
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A Bug's Life
5 The Waterboy
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The Waterboy
6 Dr. Dolittle
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Dr. Dolittle
7 Rush Hour
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Rush Hour
8 Deep Impact
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Deep Impact
9 Godzilla
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Godzilla
10 Patch Adams
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Patch Adams
Fallen
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Fallen
Half Baked
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Half Baked
Hard Rain
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Hard Rain
Phantoms
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Phantoms
The Horse Whisperer
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The Horse Whisperer
Jackie Brown
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Jackie Brown
Good Will Hunting
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Good Will Hunting
Anastasia
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Anastasia
Titanic
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Titanic
Scream 2
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Scream 2
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Television On February 7, 1998
The Simpsons poster
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The Simpsons
Friends poster
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Friends
Law & Order poster
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Law & Order
The X-Files poster
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The X-Files
South Park poster
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South Park
Stargate SG·1 poster
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Stargate SG·1
The Daily Show poster
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The Daily Show
Seinfeld poster
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Seinfeld
Columbo poster
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Columbo
Twin Peaks poster
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Twin Peaks
The Story of February 7, 1998

On February 7, 1998, the nation mourned the passing of Dr.

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1998

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Search Engine (Google)
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Search Engine (Google)
2 Wi-Fi Consumer Routers
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Wi-Fi Consumer Routers
3 Digital Music Store Concept
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Digital Music Store Concept
4 Satellite Radio
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Satellite Radio
5 Online File Sharing
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Online File Sharing
6 Web-Based Email Interface
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Web-Based Email Interface
7 Flat-Panel LCD Monitors
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Flat-Panel LCD Monitors
8 Medical Robotic Surgery System
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Medical Robotic Surgery System
9 Electronic Ink Display
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Electronic Ink Display
10 Online Review Platforms
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Online Review Platforms

The Sounds of

Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

HEADLINES ON February 7, 1998

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  • Headline: Tribute to Admiral William Lukash. Impact: The passing of Dr. Lukash inadvertently led to a surge in conspiracy theories around presidential health. If only he had written a tell-all book, we might have discovered the secret life of presidents—like their actual favorite ice cream flavors.. Fact: Did you know Dr. Lukash probably had more secrets than a gossiping grandmother? He was entrusted with the health of four presidents, which we're sure involved some interesting dinner conversations!.
  • Headline: Reactions to Clinton-Currie Meeting Report. Impact: The media circus surrounding Clinton's meeting with Currie set a precedent for future political scandals, leading to an era where every lunch meeting could spark a scandal. Thanks, Bill!. Fact: Did you know that if you put enough lawyers in a room, you can create a new sport? It's called 'Legalese Wrestling'—where no one really wins, but everyone leaves with bruised egos..
  • Headline: Tribute to Beloved Radio Host Junior Hernandez. Impact: Hernandez's tribute sparked a revolution in radio, leading to the rise of influencers. Who knew a radio host could pave the way for future TikTok stars? Thanks, Junior!. Fact: Did you know that radio hosts are basically the original influencers? Before Instagram, there were airwaves, and listeners were just as obsessed with their favorite voices!.
  • Headline: State Lawyer Faces Queries About Resume. Impact: Flynn's saga of struggle with bar exams set off a chain reaction that encouraged countless others to chase their dreams—because if he can do it, so can you... right?. Fact: Did you know that failing the bar exam multiple times is just a fancy way of saying 'I've got commitment issues!'? Welcome to the club, Flynn!.
  • Headline: Bomb Inquiry Puts Spotlight on a Man. Impact: Rudolph's notoriety led to a nationwide spike in paranoia about bombings, resulting in everyone checking under their cars like they were in a bad action movie.. Fact: Did you know that if you say 'bomb' in an airport, you might get more attention than if you just shouted 'Free Ice Cream!'? Priorities, people!.
  • Headline: Maintaining Local Flavor; Will Too Much Success Spoil Blue Bell Ice Cream?. Impact: Blue Bell's expansion efforts inadvertently created a national ice cream shortage, which led to an underground ice cream smuggling ring. Who knew ice cream could be so scandalous?. Fact: Did you know that ice cream is technically classified as a 'food group' in the hearts of many? Just ask anyone in a summer heatwave!.
  • Headline: Oxford Considers Doctor as Chief and Gets Big New Investor. Impact: Oxford Health's search for a doctor to run the company created a ripple effect of 'doctor CEOs' that led to a bizarre trend of patients expecting prescriptions for everything from ice cream to vacations.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'doctor' is often confused with 'expert on everything'? Just because they can diagnose your cold doesn’t mean they know how to run a hedge fund!.
  • Headline: Deadline Slips Without Deal On Lewinsky. Impact: The Lewinsky deadline slip ushered in the age of political drama where deadlines are just a suggestion, leading to more plot twists than a daytime soap opera.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, a missed deadline is basically just an invitation for more chaos? It’s like saying, 'Please, let’s drag this out for a few more seasons!'.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: If you'd invested $1,000 in any one of these companies in 1998, here's what the stored 2025 dataset estimates.
Rank #2
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1998
$0.12
2025 dataset value
$2,234,025

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1998, it would be worth $2,234,025 today (2234.0x return)

Rank #3
AMZN
Amazon
Price in 1998
$0.25
2025 dataset value
$914,661

Amazon - If you invested $1,000 in 1998, it would be worth $914,661 today (914.7x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Authority #1
The Authority #1
$100
300 #1
300 #1
$300
Hellboy: The Chained Coffin and Others
Hellboy: The Chained Coffin and Others
$30
Transformers: Generation 2 #12
Transformers: Generation 2 #12
$165
Inhumans #1
Inhumans #1
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Furby
Furby
$30.00
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Pokémon Trading Card Game
$150.00
Bionicle
Bionicle
$300.00
Game Boy Color
Game Boy Color
$150.00
Beanie Babies
Beanie Babies
$10.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
$150.00
Half-Life
Half-Life
$140.33
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid
$45.00
StarCraft
StarCraft
$200.00
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2
$243.85
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1998 Pokémon 1st Edition Charizard Holo
1998 Pokémon 1st Edition Charizard Holo
$500,000
1998 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium Autographics
1998 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium Autographics
$2,500
1998 Magic: The Gathering Gaius Cradle
1998 Magic: The Gathering Gaius Cradle
$60,000
1998 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Game Jersey
1998 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Game Jersey
$2,700,000
1998 One Piece Romance Dawn Promo
1998 One Piece Romance Dawn Promo
$7,000