President Bill Clinton was acquitted at the conclusion of impeachment proceedings in the U.S. Senate; British journalist Jill Dando was murdered outside her home in West London.


Bill Gates becomes the wealthiest person in the World due to increased value of Microsoft stock. Spongebob Squarepants hit the screens for the first time, along with The Matrix, and Fight Club.


Boris Yeltsin resigns and Vladimir Putin becomes acting President. We say goodbye to Dusty Springfield, Ernie Wise, Oliver Reed and Sir Alf Ramsey.


David Beckham and Victoria Adams married in Ireland and the Melissa worm attacks the internet. Star Wars 1 – The Phantom Menace is released in theatres.


The Euro is established, Manchester United beat Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Final. It's the name of a 1982 Prince number one single.