Date: July 17, 1998
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 → 📅 Other events on May 28 📅 Events on this day…
Compaq Computer pays US$9 billion for Digital Equipment Corporation in the largest high-tech acquisition. Date: June 11, 1998 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 11 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Kerry Wood Strikes Out 20 Astros, Ties MLB Record May 6, 1998Massive…
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 → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅…
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 → 📅 Other events on May 30 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…
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 → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
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 → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1998 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1998Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-89…