1998
Nuclear Testing: Pakistan conducts an underground test in the Kharan Desert
Nuclear Testing: Pakistan conducts an underground test in the Kharan Desert
1998 in History
37 events found for 1998
1998
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-91, the final mission of the Shuttle-Mir program
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-91, the final mission of the Shuttle-Mir program
1998
After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Germany, killing 101 people
After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Germany, killing 101 people
1998
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing
1998
A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plan
A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plan
1998
Compaq Computer pays US$9 billion for Digital Equipment Corporation in the largest high-tech acquisition
Compaq Computer pays US$9 billion for Digital Equipment Corporation in the largest high-tech acquisition
1998
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11
Propair Flight 420 crashes near Montréal–Mirabel International Airport in Quebec, Canada, killing 11
1998
Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation.
Japan launches the Nozomi probe to Mars, joining the United States and Russia as a space exploring nation.
1998
Hong Kong International Airport opens in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, replacing Kai Tak Airport as the city's…
Hong Kong International Airport opens in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, replacing Kai Tak Airport as the city's…
1998
Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who…
Catholic Church sexual abuse cases: The Diocese of Dallas agrees to pay $23.4 million to nine former altar boys who…
1998
The Ulster Volunteer Force attack a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing…
The Ulster Volunteer Force attack a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing…
1998
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
France win their first World Cup title, defeating defending champions Brazil 3–0.
1998
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP S. Shanmuganathan is killed by a claymore mine.
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP S. Shanmuganathan is killed by a claymore mine.
1998
The 7.0 Mw Papua New Guinea earthquake triggers a tsunami that destroys ten villages in Papua New Guinea, killing up…
The 7.0 Mw Papua New Guinea earthquake triggers a tsunami that destroys ten villages in Papua New Guinea, killing up…
1998
A diplomatic conference adopts the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, establishing the permanent…
A diplomatic conference adopts the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, establishing the permanent…
1998
Russell Eugene Weston Jr. bursts into the United States Capitol and opens fire killing two police officers. He is…
Russell Eugene Weston Jr. bursts into the United States Capitol and opens fire killing two police officers. He is…