1On February 4, 1998, an earthquake with magnitude of 6. 1 occurred in the northern part of Takhar Province, Afghanistan, destroying more than 1700 houses, causing more than 4,000 deaths and at least15,000 people to be homeless. On February 7th, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan asked UN branches in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan to send rescue workers to the earthquake-stricken areas in Afghanistan.
Two. 1998 flood
1998 flood, including the Yangtze River, Nenjiang River and Songhua River. The Yangtze River flood is one of the most serious floods in the whole basin in the 20th century, following the two floods of 193 1 and 1954. The floods in Nenjiang River and Songhua River are also the worst floods in the whole basin since 150 years.
According to preliminary statistics, including Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei and Heilongjiang provinces, there are 29 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) suffering from floods to varying degrees, with the affected area of 3180,000 mu, the affected area of1960,000 mu, the population of 223 million, 4 150 deaths and 60 houses collapsed.
3. 16 World Cup opens in France.
1June, 998 10 At 4: 30pm local time, the world-famous 16 World Cup was grandly opened at saint-denis Stadium.
Five giant water lilies bloomed slowly against the background of velvet and green, and the national flags of 32 participating countries rose from the flower heart of Ran Ran, where they met 32 actors dressed in the uniforms of participating countries.
4. China establishes diplomatic relations with South Africa;
1. According to the interests and aspirations of the two peoples, the Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the Republic of South Africa decided to recognize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level as of 1998 1 month 1 day. The Government of People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the Republic of South Africa agreed to develop friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
Five, Lewinsky sex scandal.
August night 1998, Washington. At night, the White House is brightly lit. /kloc-0: 00 sharp, US President Bill Clinton delivered a televised speech to the whole country with a heavy face, apologizing to the people of the whole country for misleading the American people about the Lewinsky sex scandal, taking full responsibility for what happened, and hoping that the people could divert their attention; Meet the challenges and opportunities of the next century.
Extended data
1998, one year in Gregorian calendar, with a total of 365 days and 53 weeks. Lunar New Year (Year of the Tiger), leap in May, a total of 384 days. The national economy has generally operated well, and the goals of reform and development have basically been achieved.
natural disaster
1998 In the summer, the Yangtze River Basin in China suffered a catastrophic flood disaster that had not happened for many years. Along the Yangtze River, especially in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, dangerous situations occur constantly, and people's property and even lives are seriously threatened. At this critical juncture, hundreds of thousands of officers and men of the People's Liberation Army fought day and night, together with millions of people, to fight floods and evil waves and started the defense of the great river. The word "war" shows the seriousness of the disaster and the urgency of the struggle.
References:
1998- Baidu Encyclopedia