Born in 1998
Turns 28 in 2026
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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?
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 Bulls clinch a sixth title.
The Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 87–86 in Game 6 on June 14, 1998, to clinch their sixth NBA championship in eight seasons. Michael Jordan made the winning basket in the final seconds.
National Basketball Association · CBS News / Associated Press
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.
Celine Dion debuts at No. 1.
Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” from Titanic, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated February 28, 1998. The song’s chart entry came as the film’s soundtrack reached audiences.
Next reaches No. 1 with Too Close
Too Close by Next ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated April 25, 1998.
Prices and everyday money in 1998
United States figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| White pan bread | $0.86 | pound Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, FRED; source series: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Whole milk | $2.53 | gallon U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service |
| First-class letter postage | 32¢ | one-ounce letter U.S. Postal Service |
| Federal minimum wage | $5.15 | hour U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division |
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