It's a B101.7 Flashback Friday! The spotlight is on the year 1998, the year the world was introduced to Justin Timberlake and the rest of the guys from N Sync.

In the early part of 1998, N Sync released its first single 'I Want You Back' off their debut album. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Take a look at this screen shot from the video with Justin Timberlake putting on his best 'Lookout, I'm a Tough Guy' face.

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Fun Facts from 1998:
  • Former President Bill Clinton said, 'I did not have sexual relations with that woman.'  He was referring to being questioned about an affair with Monika Lewinsky.
  • Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman were married for a whole 9 days.
  • MP3s are created for the first time.
  • Job seeker website monster.com was founded.

One of the more memorable commercials that year was for Tabasco. I should try the hot sauce for mosquito payback this weekend. Haha!

1998 Tabasco Super Bowl Commercial

Take that mosquito. In the video, Justin Timberlake looks 10. Well, he did just come from the Mickey Mouse club to join the group.

N Sync 'I Want You Back'

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