Date: May 27, 1998
India carries out two nuclear weapon tests at Pokhran, following the three conducted on May 11. The United States and Japan impose economic sanctions on India. Date: May 13, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 13 ๐ Events on this day in 1998 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events…
HRH Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah is proclaimed the crown prince of Brunei with a Royal Proclamation. Date: August 10, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1998 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Pakistan Conducts Underground Nuclear Test in Kharan Desert, May 30,…
The 7.0 Mwโฏ Papua New Guinea earthquake triggers a tsunami that destroys ten villages in Papua New Guinea, killing up to 2,700 people, and leaving several thousand injured. Date: July 17, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 17 ๐ Events on this day in 1998 ๐ On This Day (Today)…
In Japan, the Akashi Kaikyล Bridge opens to traffic, becoming the longest bridge span in the world. Date: April 5, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 5 ๐ Events on this day in 1998 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1998UK Capital Punishment Fully Abolished for All Offences…
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 โ ๐ Other events on March 27 ๐ Events on this day in 1998 ๐ On This Day (Today)…
Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir. Date: January 22, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 22 ๐ Events on this day in 1998 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Ulster Volunteer Force Ballymoney Petrol Bomb Attack Kills…