A strike begins at the General Motors parts factory in Flint, Michigan, that quickly spreads to five other assembly plants. The strike lasts seven weeks. Date: June 5, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on June 5 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing. Date: June 4, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on June 4 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
After suffering a mechanical failure, a high speed train derails at Eschede, Germany, killing 101 people. Date: June 3, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on June 3 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-91, the final mission of the Shuttle-Mir program. Date: June 2, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on June 2 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
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 â đ Other events on May 30 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
The 6.5 Mw⯠Afghanistan earthquake shook the Takhar Province of northern Afghanistan with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong), killing around 4,000â4,500. Date: May 30, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 30 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
Nuclear testing: Pakistan responds to a series of nuclear tests by India with five of its own codenamed Chagai-I, prompting the United States, Japan, and other nations to impose economic sanctions. Pakistan celebrates Youm-e-Takbir annually. Date: May 28, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 28 đ Events on this day…
Oklahoma City bombing: Michael Fortier is sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined $200,000 for failing to warn authorities about the terrorist plot. Date: May 27, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 27 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
A MIAT Mongolian Airlines Harbin Y-12 crashes near Erdenet, Orkhon Province, Mongolia, resulting in 28 deaths. Date: May 26, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 26 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
The first "National Sorry Day" is held in Australia. Reconciliation events are held nationally, and attended by over a million people. Date: May 26, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 26 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)