Historical story

What happened April 2 1998?

On April 2, 1998, these notable events occurred:

Space Shuttle Mission STS-90 Endeavour: The Space Shuttle Endeavour landed at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, completing the STS-90 mission. The crew of seven astronauts had spent nearly 16 days in space, during which they deployed the Spartan solar observatory and conducted experiments on board the shuttle.

Good Friday Agreement Signed: The Good Friday Agreement, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The agreement was a landmark peace deal aimed at ending the decades-long conflict in Northern Ireland. It was the result of extensive negotiations between the British and Irish governments, as well as Northern Irish political parties. The agreement provided a framework for devolved government in Northern Ireland and addressed issues of human rights, policing, and paramilitary decommissioning.

Columbine High School Massacre: In Columbine, Colorado, two senior students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, carried out a mass shooting at Columbine High School. The incident resulted in the deaths of 12 students, one teacher, and the two perpetrators. It remains one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history and raised significant concerns about school safety and gun control.

Death of Jackie Cooper: Jackie Cooper, the former child star and actor who later became a television director and producer, passed away at the age of 88. He was best known for his roles in films such as "Skippy" (1931) and "The Champ" (1931), as well as his long-running television series, "The Jackie Cooper Show" and "Hennesey."