19051998

19051998 refers to the calendar date 19 May 1998, which was a Tuesday in the Gregorian calendar. The day was notable for several political, cultural, and sporting events worldwide.

In the United Kingdom, the Labour government led by Prime Minister Tony Blair announced the launch of the National Lottery's "Millionaire Raffle," a charitable fundraising initiative that raised significant sums for health and education projects. Meanwhile, in the United States, President Bill Clinton signed the Department of Education Organization Act, establishing the United States Department of Education as an independent cabinet-level agency.

The entertainment industry marked the release of several high-profile films on 19 May 1998, including the science‑fiction thriller “The Faculty,” directed by Robert Rodriguez, and the romantic comedy “The Avengers” (the 1998 British television film series). In music, the British rock band Radiohead performed a live concert at the Glastonbury Festival, which was later widely distributed in bootleg recordings.

Sporting events on the date included the inauguration of the 1998 UEFA Champions League group stage matches, with clubs such as Real Madrid and Juventus beginning their campaigns. In tennis, the 1998 French Open was in its second week, with players like Carlos Moya and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario advancing toward the finals.

Notable births recorded on 19 May 1998 include American gymnast Morgan Hurd, who later became an Olympic silver medalist, and South Korean actor Kim Jae-kyung, known for his work in television dramas. Deaths on the day included Hungarian poet and Nobel laureate Imre Kertész’s mother, whose passing was noted in Hungarian cultural circles.

Overall, 19 May 1998 was characterized by a blend of political reforms, cultural releases, and sporting milestones that contributed to the historical record of the late 1990s.