| Most Popular Baby Names Word Search Puzzle 1998 |
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Girls: 1. Emily 2. Hannah 3. Samantha 4. Ashley 5. Sarah 6. Alexis 7. Taylor 8. Jessica 9. Madison 10. Elizabeth Boys: 1. Michael 2. Jacob 3. Matthew 4. Joshua 5. Christopher 6. Nicholas 7. Brandon 8. Tyler 9. Andrew 10. Austin Click here to print. Click here for the answer key. The year 1998 was marked by pivotal events in politics, technology, and culture that had lasting impacts globally. It was also the last year that Michael would top the list of most popular names for baby boys. In politics, the United States experienced significant upheaval with the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. On December 19, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The trial in the Senate, which began in early 1999, ultimately resulted in Clinton's acquittal. Internationally, the Good Friday Agreement was signed on April 10, marking a major step toward peace in Northern Ireland. This agreement helped to end decades of conflict known as The Troubles by establishing a devolved government and creating frameworks for cooperation between Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. In the realm of technology, 1998 saw the founding of Google by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Officially incorporated on September 4, Google began as a research project at Stanford University and quickly grew to become one of the most influential technology companies in the world, revolutionizing internet search and advertising. This webpage itself is running Google ads (that's how we pay our light bill) and has a Google search box below. It's entirely possible that you found this website by doing a Google search! In science, the first module of the International Space Station (ISS), Zarya, was launched on November 20. This event marked the beginning of an unprecedented international collaboration in space exploration, with the ISS serving as a microgravity and space environment research laboratory. Culturally, 1998 was notable for the release of Saving Private Ryan, a film that received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of World War II and went on to win several Academy Awards. In music, Britney Spears released her debut single "...Baby One More Time" in October, heralding the arrival of a new pop phenomenon. Glitter and boy bands were everywhere! Overall, 1998 was a year of significant political developments, technological advancements, and cultural milestones that shaped the global landscape. The twentieth century was poised to go out with a bang (or at least a pop ballad)! |
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