1998
1998 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United.
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Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United.
Scores France's third goal in stoppage time of the World Cup final.
Wins the Golden Ball as the tournament's outstanding player.
Scores both France goals in the 2-1 semi-final victory over Croatia.
Perlmutter publicly presents Supernova Cosmology Project evidence that the expansion of the universe is not being halted by gravity and is instead accelerating.
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
A Sinn Fein conference approves the Good Friday Accord
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
71% ov voters in North Ireland support the Good Friday Accord
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Clinton hosts Netanyahu and Arafat at Wye River to revive Oslo implementation
Al-Qaeda bomb the US Tanzanian embassy. Al-Qaeda bomb the US Kenyan embassy
Revenge for Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania on 7th Aug
Bin Laden issues fatwa calling for attacks on US citizens
US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania are bombed
Revenge for Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania on 7th Aug
Recommends the Alternative Vote Plus system for elections to the House of Commons.
Welcomes voter approval of the Amsterdam Treaty in Ireland's constitutional referendum.
Deploys Angolan forces to support Laurent Kabila's government against the rebellion.
Xu Wenli is arrested
The Bank of England Act places monetary-policy independence on a statutory basis.
Helps Barcelona's coaching staff secure the Copa del Rey after a penalty shootout against Mallorca.
Makes his competitive Barcelona debut in the Spanish Super Cup.
Mcartney, Harrison & Starr perform together for the 1st time in 30 yrs
Leads a commission that establishes the principles of non-violence to which all parties in Northern Ireland adhere and chairs the all-party peace negotiations leading to the Belfast Peace Agreement signed on Good Friday
Participates in the Birmingham summit as Russia takes part in the political work of the Group of Eight.
Two-CD set "Reunion" is released, featuring all four of Black Sabbath's original members (Iommi, Osbourne, Butler, Ward)
Announces a new inquiry into Bloody Sunday.
Is appointed to chair the Saville Inquiry.
Revenge for Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania on 7th Aug
The US launches missiles at suspected bin Laden bases in retaliation for the bombing of embassies in Africa. Revenge for Al-Qaeda bombings of US embassies in Kenya & Tanzania on 7th Aug
The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Al-Qaeda bomb the US Tanzanian embassy
US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania are bombed
The US retaliates against the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania with air strikes against alleged training camps in Sudan and Afghanistan
A. Sivathanu Pillai helps establish BrahMos Aerospace to develop a supersonic cruise missile through an India-Russia joint venture.
Buried on the same day as his death without an autopsy fueling speculation that he may have been poisoned by political rivals
Russia buries Tsar Nicholas II and family, 80 years after they died
Russia buries Tsar Nicholas II and family, 80 years after they died
Capital is renamed Astana during Nazarbayev's presidency
Starts at left-back as Real Madrid defeat Juventus to reclaim Europe's leading club trophy.
Cassini performs its first Venus gravity assist while travelling toward Saturn and conducts limited observations of the planet.
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Pakistan conducts its first series of announced nuclear tests in response to India's May tests.
Pakistan conducts another nuclear test two days after the Chagai I series.
Ishfaq Ahmad leads PAEC as Pakistan conducts the Chagai-I nuclear tests at the Ras Koh range.
A. Q. Khan attends the Chagai tests after years of leading Pakistan's uranium-enrichment program.
Samar Mubarakmand is part of the senior technical team involved in preparing and conducting the Chagai-I tests.
Nawaz Sharif announces Pakistan's nuclear tests at Ras Koh in response to India's tests earlier that month.
Pakistan conducts nuclear tests in response to India's tests.
Ishfaq Ahmad remains PAEC chairman as Pakistan carries out the Chagai-II test in the Kharan Desert.
Sharif's government conducts another nuclear test in the Kharan Desert two days after the Ras Koh tests.
Pakistan conducts an additional nuclear test in the Kharan Desert.
Captains Real Madrid during the 1-0 final victory over Juventus.
Helps Real Madrid defeat Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final at the Amsterdam Arena.
Dismisses Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin and his cabinet and nominates Sergei Kiriyenko.
Attempts to restore Viktor Chernomyrdin as prime minister after dismissing Sergei Kiriyenko.
Pervez Musharraf is appointed Chief of Army Staff.
Clinton apearrs on Chinese TV with Jing Zemin discussing human rights
Hosts Bill Clinton for a summit focused on nuclear security, arms control and the Russian financial crisis.
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
As established under the new constitution Pinochet turns over command of the army to Lieutenant General Ricardo Izurieta Caffarena, chosen by the President of the Republic
By unanimous decree of the Army Chiefs of Staff awarded the honorary title of Commander in Chief Emeritus of the Chilean Army
Brown introduces a multi-year spending framework linked to departmental objectives.
As established under the new constitution Pinochet turns over command of the army to Lieutenant General Ricardo Izurieta Caffarena, chosen by the President of the Republic
As established under the new constitution Pinochet turns over command of the army to Lieutenant General Ricardo Izurieta Caffarena, chosen by the President of the Republic
The Good Friday agreement for Northern Ireland is signed. Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill is introduced to the House of Commons
The Northern Ireland Electons Bill receives royal assent
71% of the turnout in Northern Ireland vote for the Good Friday Agrrement
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
The Government of Wales Bill receives royal assent. The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
The Scotland Bill passes its 2nd reading in the House of Comons
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed
Rifai participates in constitutional reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Nawaz Sharif's government decides to conduct nuclear tests after India carries out a new series of tests at Pokhran.
Confronts a financial emergency after the government restructures domestic debt and allows the ruble to fall.
Survives a rebel offensive toward Kinshasa after allied Angolan and Zimbabwean forces intervene.
Forms a reform government after Meciar's defeat.
The Fatwah on Salman Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
In the midst of Russias worst post-Soviet currency crisis, Yeltsin fires Kiriyenko and re-nominates Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
President Yeltsin yields to pressure from the communist-dominated Duma to appoint Yevgeny Primakov as Prime Minister
Faces parliamentary rejection of Viktor Chernomyrdin's return as prime minister during the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Food rationing is imposed for milk, meat and other goods due to shortages
By April a record 17,500 businesses in Japan have gone bankrupt
In the midst of Russias worst post-Soviet currency crisis, Yeltsin fires Kiriyenko and re-nominates Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
Elections to the newly formed Northern Ireland assembly
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Elected Deputy First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
The Social Democrats win the state lections in Lower Saxony
Elected First Minister of the Northern Ireland assembly
The Third Klaus Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
The Tosovsky Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Supports Greece's convergence strategy aimed at qualifying for later entry into the euro area.
Participates in the agreement on the method for determining irrevocable conversion rates for the future euro.
Jospin supported France's participation among the initial states approved to launch the single currency.
Represents Germany when leaders decide that eleven member states meet the conditions to adopt the euro from 1999.
Represents Italy when leaders confirm that Italy qualifies to adopt the euro from 1999.
Promises Conservatives would oppose euro membership without a referendum.
Galileo magnetic data support the presence of an electrically conducting layer, consistent with a salty subsurface ocean.
Galileo returns to Europa during a sequence of repeated extended-mission encounters.
Galileo makes another targeted pass of Europa during the extended mission.
Galileo conducts a further Europa encounter to examine the icy surface and surrounding environment.
Galileo performs another Europa flyby during the Europa Mission extension.
Galileo passes Europa again, continuing the extended survey of its geology and space environment.
Kabila orders foreign military personnel who supported his rebellion to leave the country.
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
The Fatwah on Rushdie is lifted after talks between Robin Cook & Kamal Kharrazi
Uses his annual address to criticize the pace of government reform and demand stronger economic management.
Khmer Rouge military structure collapses after Pol Pot death
Rifai participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Produces a television miniseries about the Apollo program.
Named head of Russias FSB domestic intelligence agency
Scores on his Arsenal debut in a 3-0 Premier League victory over Manchester United.
Cross-border links & constitutional & ecomomic changes in North Ireland are agreed. Chairs negotiations which lead to the Good Friday Accord
Leads a commission that establishes the principles of non-violence to which all parties in Northern Ireland adhere and chairs the all-party peace negotiations leading to the Belfast Peace Agreement signed on Good Friday
Helps conclude the Good Friday Agreement after intensive multi-party and British-Irish negotiations.
Arrives in China & receives an open letter from founders of the China Democratic Party
Clinton apearrs on Chinese TV with Jing Zemin discussing human rights
Gives a lecture at Beijing University on the importance of human rights
Al-Qaeda bomb the US Kenyan embassy
Wins Album of the Year for Time Out of Mind.
Oversees economic policy as the drachma joins the exchange-rate mechanism with a central rate of 357 per ECU.
Heads the government when the drachma enters the European Monetary System exchange-rate mechanism.
He becomes the first former head of government convicted of genocide.
19 European countries sign an agreement banning human cloning
The judgment is the first international conviction for genocide.
Receives the Order of the Garter from the British Royal Familly
Marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Releases I've Been Expecting You, consolidating his solo success after Life Thru a Lens.
Coordinates federal response to the severe ice storm.
Is found guilty of genocide by the ICTR.
Receives life imprisonment after pleading guilty to genocide.
Scores the decisive goal against Vasco da Gama as Real Madrid win the Intercontinental Cup.
In October 1998, removing the Hussein regime became official US foreign policy with enactment of the "Iraq Liberation Act"
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Paul Gascoigne is threatened by the IRA after he mimicked playing a flute during an Old Firm match at Celtic Park, which was televised live on Sky Sports
Government record concerning the IRA: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The "Real IRA" kill 29, including Protestants & Catholics
Government record concerning the IRA: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
IRA context for Anthony Charles Lynton Blair: The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Signs Iraq Liberation Act, it becomes US Policy to support "regime change" in Iraq
In October 1998, removing the Hussein regime became official US foreign policy with enactment of the "Iraq Liberation Act"
Supports Italy's successful qualification for participation in the first wave of the euro.
The 2nd solo Album, "Ive Been Expecting You", continues the James Bond theme & tops the UK charts
Publishes the commission report proposing an Alternative Vote Plus electoral system.
John Lennon Anthology, a four-CD box set of unreleased songs and performances, is released
AFRC junta loses Freetown after ECOMOG military action
ECOMOG intervention restores President Kabbah to power
Named head of Russias FSB domestic intelligence agency
Movement effectively ceases to exist after remaining leaders surrender
Secures State Duma confirmation of Sergei Kiriyenko after repeated parliamentary resistance.
Dismisses Sergei Kiriyenko's government during the financial crisis and initially seeks Chernomyrdin's return.
Nominates Sergei Kiriyenko as prime minister after dismissing Viktor Chernomyrdin's cabinet.
Orders Serbian security operations as the Kosovo conflict escalates.
Emerges as a political representative of the Kosovo Albanian insurgency.
Serves as Leader of the Opposition in the Upper house, when the Bharatiya Janata Dal (United) Party led coalition Government was in office
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Acts of Parliament bring about Scottish and Welsh devolution, paving way for Scottish, Welsh elections
Congress made findings of past Iraqi military actions in violation of International Law and that Iraq had denied entry of United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) inspectors into its country.
Signs Iraq Liberation Act, it becomes US Policy to support "regime change" in Iraq.
The Act anticipates the future need for War Crimes Tribunals in Iraq.
The stated purpose is: "to establish a program to support a transition to democracy in Iraq".
Congress made findings of past Iraqi military actions in violation of International Law and that Iraq had denied entry of United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) inspectors into its country
Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster
Pours water over John Prescott at the BRIT Awards in support of Liverpool dockers.
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Mandela marries Graca Machel on his 80th birthday
Mandela marries Graca Machel on his 80th birthday
For his involvement in the Northern Ireland peace negotiations, Mitchell is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Liberty Medal
Publishes memoirs reflecting on his political career and premiership.
Unveils plans for the interior of the Millenium Dome
Sends Namibian troops in support of the Congolese government during the Second Congo War.
The National Minimum Wage Act establishes a statutory wage floor across the economy.
Is reconfirmed as National Defence Commission chairman.
Welcomes overwhelming Irish approval of the constitutional changes required by the Good Friday Agreement.
Vajpayee's government conducts the first three Pokhran-II nuclear tests, followed by two further tests on 13 May.
The United States and other countries impose sanctions on India after the Pokhran-II nuclear tests.
Scores the only goal at Manchester United to transform Arsenal's Premier League title challenge.
Moves to free Lino Oviedo after taking office.
A Northern Ireland peace deal is reached
Sinn Fein backs the peace deal
The real IRA announce a ceasefire
Says of North Ireland, "Peace is no longer a dream. It is a reality"
Sends Brazil into a second consecutive World Cup final.
India conducts three underground nuclear tests at Pokhran and publicly declares the tests successful.
India conducts two additional underground nuclear tests and announces completion of its 1998 test series.
India conducts a series of nuclear tests at Pokhran and openly declares itself a nuclear-weapon state.
The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law by passing the Human Rights Act
Clinton apearrs on Chinese TV with Jing Zemin discussing human rights
Gives a lecture at Beijing University on the importance of human rights
Clinton apearrs on Chinese TV with Jing Zemin discussing human rights
Thiam leaves office after his second period as Prime Minister
Alija Izetbegovic continues as Bosniak member of the Presidency
Ante Jelavic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Zivko Radisic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Appointed President of Armenia
Appointed President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Becomes president of Laos
Majo General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigerias defence Chief of Staff, is sworn in as the countrys Head of State on the death of Abacha. Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the death of Sani Abacha
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar becomes President of Pakistan.
Takes office as president after winning the 1998 election.
Restored to the presidency after ECOMOG removes the AFRC junta
Hugo Chavez won the presidential election after campaigning for a constituent assembly and political change.
Accepts Yevgeny Primakov as prime minister after the Duma rejects Yeltsin's preferred return of Viktor Chernomyrdin.
Becomes prime minister after Khamtai Siphandon moves to the presidency
Atal Bihari Vajpayee becomes Prime Minister following the 1998 general election.
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia, 2nd term
Yeltsin sacks his entire cabinet, including Chernomyrdin, he names liberal former Energy Minister Sergei Kiriyenko acting Prime Minister
President Yeltsin yields to pressure from the communist-dominated Duma to appoint Yevgeny Primakov as Prime Minister
Mamadou Lamine Loum becomes Prime Minister under President Diouf
Tom Clancy signs agreement to purchase Minnesota Vikings for slightly more than $200 million
Emerges as an early leader of the Rally for Congolese Democracy during the rebellion against Laurent Kabila.
Guides Real Madrid to their first European Cup triumph in thirty-two years.
RUF and AFRC forces intensify attacks before the Freetown assault
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Commitment to the settlement is demonstrated in a dual referendum, the North approves the accord by a vote of 71% to 29%, and in the Irish Republic 94% favor it
Returns to Freetown and resumes elected presidential authority
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Eagles.
Fighting between Abkhaz forces and Georgian irregulars rages inside a Russian patrolled buffer zone despite an agreed 1993 cease-fire
Directs Run Lola Run, an international breakthrough for German cinema.
Faces a severe financial crisis marked by default, banking failures and a sharp devaluation of the ruble.
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
Labelled by the media as Takeshitas "goldfish shit"
Jack Straws son is exposed for selling cannabis
Faces a new rebellion backed by Rwanda and Uganda as the Second Congo War begins in eastern Congo.
Coaches Real Madrid to a 2-1 Intercontinental Cup victory over Vasco da Gama.
Scores the only goal against Juventus as Real Madrid win their seventh European Cup.
The Taliban take over the city of Bamian
Scores six goals as Croatia finish third in their first World Cup appearance.
Begins a first-team career defined by midfield control and passing.
Discusses strategic arms reductions and nuclear security with Bill Clinton during the Moscow summit.
The Strategic Defence Review confirms that Trident will remain Britain's minimum nuclear deterrent
Robertson presents defence policy confirming a reduced but continuing Trident nuclear force
North Korea launches a Taepodong rocket over Japan.
The Taliban take over the city of Bamian
Pulp's This Is Hardcore enters the UK albums chart at number one.
Pulp's This Is Hardcore single reaches number twelve on the UK singles chart.
Joins Middlesbrough for 3.4 million pounds
Scores two headed goals as France defeat Brazil 3-0 in the World Cup final.
Scores twice in Argentina's 5-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Jamaica.
Scores twice as Belgium draw 2-2 with Mexico in the World Cup group stage.
The new Debt Management Office assumes responsibility for government debt operations.
Congress made findings of past Iraqi military actions in violation of International Law and that Iraq had denied entry of United Nations Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) inspectors into its country
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I think the danger right now is that without effective inspections, without effective monitoring, Iraq can in a very short period of time measure the months, reconstitute chemical biological weapons, long-range ballistic missiles to deliver these weapons, and even certain aspects of their nuclear weaponization
Iraq today is challenging the special commission to come up with a weapon and say where is the weapon in Iraq, and yet part of their efforts to conceal their capabilities, I believe, have been to disassemble weapons into various components and to hide these
Ritter said: "Iraq still has proscribed weapons capability. There needs to be a careful distinction here.
components throughout Iraq.
program.
Appointed Vice Dean of the College of Cardinals
Represents Germany as leaders prepare for the launch of the euro and discuss employment and institutional reform.
Recieves the Order of the Garter from the British Royal Familly. Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko visit Britain. British POWs demostrate & demand an apology & compensation
Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko visit Britain
Voyager 1's infrared interferometer spectrometer is switched off to conserve limited electrical power.
Voyager 1 passes Pioneer 10 to become the most distant human-made object.
Releases Walking into Clarksdale with Robert Plant.
Fighting continues despite restoration of the elected government
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components throughout Iraq.
I think the danger right now is that without effective inspections, without effective monitoring, Iraq can in a very short period of time measure the months, reconstitute chemical biological weapons, long-range ballistic missiles to deliver these weapons, and even certain aspects of their nuclear weaponization
Iraq today is challenging the special commission to come up with a weapon and say where is the weapon in Iraq, and yet part of their efforts to conceal their capabilities, I believe, have been to disassemble weapons into various components and to hide these
program.
Ritter said: "Iraq still has proscribed weapons capability. There needs to be a careful distinction here.
Releases When We Were the New Boys, covering songs by younger British rock writers.
Finishes a rehearsed free-kick move to equalise for Argentina against England before half-time.
Scores Belgium's early goal in the 1-1 World Cup draw with South Korea.
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat Jamaica 5-0 in the World Cup group stage.
Scores an early penalty as Argentina draw 2-2 with England before winning the shootout.
Scores against Argentina as the Netherlands win 2-1 and advance to the World Cup semi-final.
Guides the Netherlands to the World Cup semi-final, where Brazil advances after a penalty shootout.
Saves David Batty's penalty to complete Argentina's shootout victory over England.
Signs the Wye River Memorandum with Netanyahu.
Mediates the Wye River Memorandum between Netanyahu and Arafat.
Signs the Wye River Memorandum after US mediation with Yasser Arafat.
Begins the Zeman Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Mugabe deploys Zimbabwean forces in support of the Congolese government.
Death of Akira Kurosawa
Death of Carl Wilson, the Beach Boys officially break up shortly after Carl Wilson's death
Death of Frank Sinatra
Death of Ian Kinloch MacGregor
Death of John Enoch Powell
Death of Linda McCartney, dies of cancer
Death of Pol Pot while held under house arrest by the Ta Mok faction of the Khmer Rouge
Death of Pol Pot, while held under house arrest by the Ta Mok faction of the Khmer Rouge
Death of Pol Pot
General Abacha dies, allegedly of a heart attack, in June 1998 while at the presidential villa in Abuja. Buried on the same day as his death without an autopsy fueling speculation that he may have been poisoned by political rivals
Death of Sani Abacha
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