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January 1998

The year began with the Lewinsky scandal breaking in the US. In tech, the first version of the XML standard was published.

birth
XXXTentacion

The influential and controversial rapper is born.
death
Death of Sonny Bono

The entertainer and politician passes.
politics
Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal

A political firestorm hits the White House.
The Monica Lewinsky Scandal Breaks

The investigation that led to impeachment.
Pope John Paul II Visits Cuba

A historic meeting with Fidel Castro.
Notable Passings: Frank Sinatra, Akira Kurosawa, Pol Pot