France defeats Spain in the Battle of Medelin.

A Palestinian suicide bomber kills twenty nine people partaking of the Passover meal in Netanya, Israel.

The “Melissa worm” infects Microsoft programs around the world.

A 81-day-long standoff begins between the anti-government group Montana Freemen and law enforcement near Jordan, Montana, USA.

The Exxon Valdez spills 240,000 barrels of petroleum after running aground in Prince William Sound in Alaska.

The Battle of Nasiriyah takes place during the invasion of Iraq.

At the Battle of Novara, the Austrians defeat the Piedmontese .

Battle of Karameh takes place in Jordan between Israeli Defense Forces and Fatah.

The United States and three other countries invade Iraq.

Argentinian forces land on South Georgia Island, starting the Falklands War with the United Kingdom.