Historical Events
- 102nd Boston Marathon: Moses Tanui of Kenya wins men's title in 2:07:34; Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia wins back-to-back women's events in 2:23:21
- German terrorist group Red Army Faction announces their dissolution after 28 years.
- TAME Boeing 727-200 chartered by Air France, crashes into Cerro El Cable mountain after takeoff from Bogotá, Colombia, killing 53
Famous Deaths
- Trevor Huddleston, English Anglican bishop in South Africa and anti-apartheid activist (wrote Naught for Your Comfort), dies at 84
Died in 1998 1998 Highlights
About April 20, 1998
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 26 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Close - Next
#1 Song: It's Like That - Run DMC Versus Jason Nevins
