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1998 was a year that started on a Thursday in the Gregorian calendar. It was the 9th year of the 1990s and the 98th year of the 20th century. Many important things happened around the world in 1998.

Key Events of 1998

January: New Rules and Discoveries

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Frozen trees during the winter storm

February: Disasters and Diplomacy

March: Discoveries and Elections

April: Big Structures and Agreements

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The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

May: Nuclear Tests and Records

June: Train Crash and New Leaders

July: Space, Sports, and Justice

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The US Embassy in Kenya after the bombing

August: Conflicts and Tragedies

September: Technology and Politics

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Vessels searching for Swissair Flight 111 off Nova Scotia
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Flooding in Nicaragua caused by Hurricane Mitch

October: New Airports and Hurricanes

November: Political Speeches and Space

December: Elections and Apologies

Famous People Born in 1998

Notable People Who Passed Away in 1998

January

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Vladimir Prelog (1906-1998)

February

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Enoch Powell (1912-1998)

March

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Lloyd Bridges (1913-1998)

April

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Octavio Paz (1914-1998)

May

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Phil Hartman (1948-1998)

June

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Alan Shepard (1923-1998)

July

August

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Frederick Reines (1918-1998)

September

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Betty Carter (1929-1998)

October

November

December

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Martin Rodbell (1925-1998)

Nobel Prizes in 1998

Popular Movies Released in 1998

Hit Songs of 1998

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