Historical Events, Birthdays and Deaths in 1998

1997 1999

What Happened This Year 1998

All Events 121 Births 241 Deaths 362

People Who Died in 1998

Henry Steele Commager

Historian and author of influential works

Born

October 25th, 1902 123 years ago

Died

1998 27 years ago — 96 years old

An American historian and author significantly contributed to the understanding of American history and issues related to civil liberties. Commager's academic career included teaching at Columbia University and the University of Massachusetts. He authored numerous books, including 'The American Mind' and 'Documentary History of the United States', which explored American identity and culture. He served as an editor and wrote extensively on the Constitution and civil rights. His work influenced both scholarship and public discourse on historical topics.

Bryan MacLean

American Singer-Songwriter and Musician

Born

September 25th, 1946 79 years ago

Died

1998 27 years ago — 52 years old

An American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the band Love. The band is recognized for its influential album 'Forever Changes,' which is often cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. MacLean contributed significantly to the band's sound and wrote several of their notable songs. After leaving Love, he pursued a solo career and continued to be involved in music production.