Born in 1998
Turns 28 in 2026
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BACK TO 1998 · Australia
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Leaders signed the Good Friday Agreement, women’s ice hockey made its Olympic debut at Nagano, and researchers recovered active black smokers from the Pacific seafloor. These records link peace-building, sport and deep-ocean science in 1998.
What happened in 1998?
Leaders sign the Good Friday Agreement.
The Belfast Agreement, also called the Good Friday Agreement, was signed on April 10, 1998. It set out new political institutions for Northern Ireland and a framework for cooperation between its communities and governments.
Zarya begins assembling the space station
Russia launched the Zarya module on 20 November 1998, beginning the on-orbit assembly of the International Space Station.
Denver wins its first Super Bowl.
The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31–24 in Super Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Denver won its first Super Bowl.
The Yankees sweep the World Series.
The New York Yankees swept the San Diego Padres in four games to win the 1998 World Series; Game 4 ended 3–0 on October 21.
Firsts and new ideas
FDA Approves Viagra for Erectile Dysfunction
The US Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra for erectile dysfunction on March 27, 1998.
U.S. Government Publishing Office / Food and Drug Administration · TIME
Harry Potter arrives in the United States.
Scholastic published the U.S. edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone on September 1, 1998. The first book in J.K. Rowling’s series brought the young wizard to American readers.
Number ones and music in 1998
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Aerosmith reaches the top of the ARIA chart
“I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING” by Aerosmith reached number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart on 13 September 1998.
Steps reaches the top of the ARIA chart
“5,6,7,8” by Steps reached number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart on 7 June 1998.
Prices and everyday money in 1998
Australia figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Bread, sliced milk loaf (about 1½ lb loaf) | about 200 cents | per about 1½ lb loaf Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Tea (½ lb equivalent) | about 240 cents | per ½ lb equivalent Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Sugar (2 lb equivalent) | about 120 cents | per 2 lb equivalent Australian Bureau of Statistics |
| Potatoes (per lb equivalent) | about 36 cents | per lb equivalent Australian Bureau of Statistics |
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