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1998

When the web became part of our lives.

The Dawn of the Modern Internet Age

1998 marked a turning point in history with the founding of Google, the release of iconic games like Half-Life, and a cultural explosion that set the stage for the new millennium.

Year Defining Moments

The entities that shaped the cultural landscape.

1998 FIFA World Cup

France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Jun 10, 1998

iMac G3

Aug 15, 1998

Saving Private Ryan

Jul 24, 1998

The Truman Show

Jun 5, 1998

Titanic

A 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed by James Cameron. Dominated culture in 1998.

Dec 19, 1997

Games

Metal Gear Solid

Sep 3, 1998

Half-Life

Nov 19, 1998

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Nov 21, 1998

Movies

Saving Private Ryan

Jul 24, 1998

The Truman Show

Jun 5, 1998

Titanic

A 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed by James Cameron. Dominated culture in 1998.

Dec 19, 1997

Space

ISS Assembly Begins

The first module of the International Space Station, Zarya, is launched.

Nov 20, 1998

Technology

Google

Sep 4, 1998

Windows 98

Jun 25, 1998

iMac G3

Aug 15, 1998

World Events

1998 FIFA World Cup

France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Jun 10, 1998
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