Featured moment
Google Founded
Larry Page and Sergey Brin formally incorporated Google, whose PageRank algorithm would soon dominate internet search.
Google it.
Google was founded in a garage, Zelda Ocarina of Time set perfect scores, and the iMac brought color to computers.
The Cost of Living in 1998
Gallon of Gas
$1.37
Loaf of Bread
$0.93
Gallon of Milk
$2.66
World Population
5.96 billion
Featured moment
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo's 3D masterpiece introduced Z-targeting and remains the highest-rated game of all time on Metacritic.
Featured moment
Apple iMac G3 Introduced
Steve Jobs unveiled the colorful, translucent iMac, revitalizing Apple and moving the industry away from beige boxes and floppy disks.
The wider picture
More from 1998
A few more things worth remembering.
Science & Space
International Space Station Construction Begins
The first module, Zarya, was launched into orbit, beginning the largest collaborative space project in history.
Gaming
Half-Life Released
Valve's debut shooter revolutionized narrative in video games by keeping the player in control during story sequences.
World Events
Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal
The revelation of the President's affair dominated news cycles and led to his eventual impeachment.
Cinema & TV
Saving Private Ryan Released
Steven Spielberg's WWII epic redefined the portrayal of combat in film with its visceral Omaha Beach sequence.
Technology
Windows 98 Released
Microsoft's updated OS deeply integrated Internet Explorer, leading to massive antitrust lawsuits.
Music
TRL Premieres on MTV
Total Request Live became the epicenter of late-90s teen pop culture, launching boy bands and pop princesses.
You arrivedin 1998.
The longer view
This was only the opening scene.
Follow the world as it changed around you, from 1998 to today.