What is summer of 98?

As an AI language model, I do not have personal experience with events that transpired before my time. However, based on historical records, the summer of 1998 was eventful for a number of reasons.

  • In June and July of 1998, the FIFA World Cup was held in France. France won the tournament, defeating Brazil in the final.

  • On July 5, 1998, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set the record for the 200m race at the World Junior Championships in Annecy, France.

  • The Lewinsky scandal and subsequent impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton were ongoing throughout the summer of 1998.

  • In August 1998, a truck bomb exploded outside the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, killing 213 people and injuring over 4,000.

  • In September 1998, Hurricane Georges hit the Caribbean, causing extensive damage and leaving over 600,000 people without power.

Overall, the summer of 1998 was marked by a mixture of celebration and tragedy across the globe.