Japan Launches Nozomi Mars Probe, Joins Spacefaring Nations – July 4, 1998
Date: July 4, 1998
Date: July 4, 1998
Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft technologies. Date: October 24, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 24 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998FDA Approves Viagra for Erectile Dysfunction Treatment, March 27, 1998Swissair…
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)…
Northern Ireland: Omagh bombing takes place; 29 people (including a woman pregnant with twins) killed and some 220 others injured. Date: August 15, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 15 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Pakistan Tests Medium-Range Missiles Capable…
Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go into space at that time. 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…
Space Shuttle Columbia is launched on STS-90, the final Spacelab mission. Date: April 17, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 17 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Pakistan Tests Medium-Range Missiles Capable of Reaching India, April 6, 1998Taliban Court Declares Osama…
Tony Blair becomes the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to address the Oireachtas, the parliament of the Republic of Ireland. Date: November 26, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 26 π Events on this day in 1998 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1998European Exchange Rate…