17 July 1998 July 16, 2013 Author: Staff In Papua New Guinea, a tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake destroys 10 villages and kills an estimated 3000 people. Famous Words of Inspiration..."From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it." Groucho Marx — Click here for more from Groucho Marx Related posts: 4 September 1998 29 October 1998 31 October 1998 20 April 1998 29 October 1998 31 October 1998 3 February 1998 4 July 1569 17 July 1996 17 July 1981 Categories: History Tags: 17 July, 1998