The following events also occurred in 1998...

Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler and others starred in Armageddon - the largest grossing movie of the year.

President Clinton became embroiled in a sex scandal involving a White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.

Michael Jordan's dominance marched on, as he led the Chicago Bulls to victory against the Utah Jazz in the NBA playoffs.

Radiohead's OK Computer took home the Best Alternative Album Award at the Grammy's.

Sex and the City became a must see for women everywhere.

Jesse "The Body" Ventura became Jesse "The Mind" Ventura, as he became governor of Minnesota.

Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa brought fans back to the ballparks, as they chased Roger Maris' home run record.

Backstreet Boys captured the hearts of teenage girls everywhere.

The Teletubbies became the latest craze for youngsters, while The Jerry Springer Show became everyone's guilty pleasure.

The Furby was at the top of every child's Christmas list.

Swing Dancing made a comeback behind music from the Brian Setzer Orchestra and the Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

There's Something About Mary had movie audiences doubling over in laughter.

The Denver Broncos bested the Green Bay Packers to winner Super Bowl XXXII.

The Stanley Cup landed in Detroit, after the Red Wings defeated the Washington Capitals.

Frasier became one of the most popular television shows.

The New York Yankees won the World Series, beating the San Diego Padres.