Date: May 30, 1998
Second Congo War: Armed forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and their Angolan and Zimbabwean allies recapture Matadi and the Inga dams in the western DRC from RCD and Rwandan troops. Date: August 30, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 30 π Events on this day in…
In Japan, the Akashi KaikyΕ Bridge opens to traffic, becoming the longest bridge span in the world. Date: April 5, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 5 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Russia Introduces New Rubles to Curb Inflation January…
In the United States, tornadoes in central Florida destroy or damage 2,600 structures and kill 42 people. Date: February 23, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 23 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Khanna Rail Disaster Kills 212 in India, November…
In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing atrocities. Date: October 29, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 29 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Titanic Becomes First Film to Gross $1…
Nuclear Testing: Pakistan conducts an underground test in the Kharan Desert. It is reported to be a plutonium device with yield of 20kt TNT equivalent. Date: May 30, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 30 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
The Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra for use as a treatment for erectile dysfunction, the first pill to be approved for this condition in the United States. Date: March 27, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 27 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today)…