Deep Space 1 Launches to Explore Asteroid Belt, Test Technologies β October 24, 1998
Date: October 24, 1998
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Date: October 24, 1998
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Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Houston Astros to tie the major league record held by Roger Clemens. He threw a one-hitter and did not walk a batter in his fifth career start. Date: May 6, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 6 π Events on this day in 1998 π …
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil MP S. Shanmuganathan is killed by a claymore mine. Date: July 15, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 15 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Boeing Delta III First Flight Fails, Galaxy X Lost…
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 …
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)…
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 1998Afghanistan Earthquake in Takhar Province Kills 2,323, Injures…