What Happened on December 26, 1998

• Iraq announces its intention to fire upon U.S. and British warplanes that patrol the northern and southern no-fly zones
• Severe gales over Ireland, northern England, and southern Scotland cause widespread disruption and widespread power outages in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland

Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

• #1 Song: I'm Your Angel - R. Kelly & Celine Dion
• #1 Song: Goodbye - Spice Girls