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June 1998 was the sixth month of that common year. The month, which began on a Monday, ended on a Tuesday after 30 days.

Portal:Current events

Current events of June 2, 1998 (1998-06-02) (Tuesday) The CIH computer virus is discovered in Taiwan. Current events of June 3, 1998 (1998-06-03) (Wednesday) Eschede train disaster: An Intercity-Express high-speed train derails between Hanover and Hamburg, Germany, causing 101 deaths. Current events of June 7, 1998 (1998-06-07) (Sunday) Former Brigadier-General Ansumane Mané seizes control over military barracks in Bissau, marking the beginning of the Guinea-Bissau Civil War (1998–99). Peter Arnett publishes a false report of Operation Tailwind (initiated 1970), claiming that sarin nerve agents were used to eliminate a group of deserting U.S. soldiers. James Byrd, Jr. is beaten and dragged to death by 3 white men in Jasper, Texas. Current events of June 10, 1998 (1998-06-10) (Wednesday) The 1998 FIFA World Cup begins in France. Current events of June 12, 1998 (1998-06-12) (Friday) The Centennial Celebration of Independence of the Philippines from Spain is observed. Current events of June 25, 1998 (1998-06-25) (Thursday) Microsoft releases Windows 98. Current events of June 30, 1998 (1998-06-30) (Tuesday) Philippine Vice President Joseph Estrada is sworn in as the 13th President of the Philippines.

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