June 1998

Tuesday 02:

The CIH computer virus is discovered in Taiwan.

Wednesday 03:

Eschede train disaster: an ICE high speed train derails in Lower Saxony, Germany, causing 101 deaths.

Thursday 04:

Terry Nichols is sentenced to life in prison for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing.

Friday 05:

Both Reuters and ABC news erroneously report the death of comedian Bob Hope after Arizona congressman Bob Stump announces the demise of Hope on the floor of the US Congress.

Monday 08:

Charlton Heston assumes the presidency of the U.S. National Rifle Association.

Thursday 11:

Compaq Computer pays $9 billion for Digital Equipment Corporation in largest high-tech acquisition.

Thursday 25:

In Clinton v. City of New York, the United States Supreme Court decides that the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 is unconstitutional.