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)
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in New Jersey v. New York that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York. Date: May 26, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 26 đ Events on this day…
The Good Friday Agreement is accepted in a referendum in Northern Ireland with roughly 75% voting yes. Date: May 23, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 23 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
A U.S. federal judge rules that U.S. Secret Service agents can be compelled to testify before a grand jury concerning the Lewinsky scandal involving President Bill Clinton. Date: May 22, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 22 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This Day (Today)
President Suharto of Indonesia resigns following the killing of students from Trisakti University earlier that week by security forces and growing mass protests in Jakarta against his ongoing corrupt rule. Date: May 21, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 21 đ Events on this day in 1998 đ On This…