1998
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant.
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is arrested in London on a murder extradition warrant.
1998 in History
68 events found for 1998
1998
Israel and the Palestinian Authority sign the Wye River Memorandum.
Israel and the Palestinian Authority sign the Wye River Memorandum.
1998
Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft technologies.
Deep Space 1 is launched to explore the asteroid belt and test new spacecraft technologies.
1998
In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing…
In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission presents its report, which condemns both sides for committing…
1998
Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go…
Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off on STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn on board, making him the oldest person to go…
1998
ATSC HDTV broadcasting in the United States is inaugurated with live coverage of the launch of the STS-95 space…
ATSC HDTV broadcasting in the United States is inaugurated with live coverage of the launch of the STS-95 space…
1998
Hurricane Mitch, the second deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history, makes landfall in Honduras.
Hurricane Mitch, the second deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history, makes landfall in Honduras.
1998
The Gothenburg discothèque fire in Sweden kills 63 and injures over 200.
The Gothenburg discothèque fire in Sweden kills 63 and injures over 200.