Today in history 98

1998 was a great year! Here are some of the notable events that took place on this day:

February 26, 1998

• The United States launches a missile strike against Iraq, targeting a suspected chemical weapons plant in the southern city of Samawah.
• The European Union and the United States sign a trade agreement, known as the "EU-US Trade and Technology Council," aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting economic cooperation.
• The Winter Olympics open in Nagano, Japan, with the opening ceremony featuring a performance by Japanese pop star Utada Hikaru.

Other notable events

• The first episode of the popular TV show "Futurama" airs on Fox.
• The film "Titanic" becomes the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing the previous record held by "Jurassic Park."
• The popular video game "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" is released for the Nintendo 64 console.

Birthdays

• February 26, 1998: American singer-songwriter and actress, Zendaya, was born.

Deaths

• February 26, 1998: American actor, John Gielgud, died at the age of 96.

These are just a few of the many events that took place on this day in 1998.