What Happened on May 4, 1998

Historical Events

Agreement of Interest

A federal judge in Sacramento, California, gives "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski four life sentences plus 30 years after Kaczynski accepts a plea agreement sparing him from the death penalty.

  • The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre, designed by Renzo Piano to celebrate indigenous Kanak culture, is inaugurated near Nouméa, New Caledonia [1]

About May 4, 1998

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus

Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Too Close - Next
  • UK #1 Song: Under the Bridge/Lady Marmalade - All Saints