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1998

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Jan

22

**EXCLUSIVE** Ted Kaczynski In Prison

**EXCLUSIVE** American domestic terrorist, luddite, and mathematics teacher Ted Kaczynski sits and poses during an interview in a visiting room at the Federal ADX Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado, August 30, 1999. (Photo by Stephen J. Dubner/Getty Images)

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Mar

23

Dec

19

US President Bill Clinton (C) addresses the nation

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 19: US President Bill Clinton (C) addresses the nation 19 December from the White House after the US House of Representatives impeached him on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. (From L-R:) US House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, Clinton, and US Vice President Albert Gore. (Photo credit should read GEORGE BRIDGES/AFP via Getty Images)

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