Date: January 25, 1998
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Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir. Date: January 22, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 22 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Air France Flight 422 Crashes in BogotΓ‘, 53…
A diplomatic conference adopts the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, establishing the permanent international court in The Hague, to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Date: July 17, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 17 π Events on this day…
Gay rights: Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.: The Supreme Court of the United States rules that federal laws banning on-the-job sexual harassment also apply when both parties are the same sex. Date: March 4, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1998 π …
During a historic visit to Cuba, Pope John Paul II demands political reforms and the release of political prisoners while condemning US attempts to isolate the country. Date: January 25, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 25 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More…
The 5.9 Mwβ― Afghanistan earthquake shakes the Takhar Province with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). With 2,323 killed, and 818 injured, damage is considered extreme. Date: February 4, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 4 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today)…
India carries out two nuclear weapon tests at Pokhran, following the three conducted on May 11. The United States and Japan impose economic sanctions on India. Date: May 13, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 13 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events…