People and Events on September 2, 1998

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

26 Years Old

A talented shooting guard playing in the NBA, known for his athleticism and scoring ability. He's a rising star in the basketball world, making a name for himself in the league.

Choi Ye-bin

26 Years Old

South Korean actress known for her roles in popular dramas and films, particularly in the romantic comedy genre. She has gained a large following in Korea and Asia for her charming...

A Day of Tragedy and Triumph: September 2nd, 1998

September 2nd, 1998, is a day etched in the annals of history, marked by a devastating tragedy in the skies and a monumental milestone in the pursuit of justice.

Air Disaster Strikes

In the early hours of September 2nd, 1998, Swissair Flight 111, a MD-11 aircraft, took off from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport bound for Geneva, Switzerland. On board were 229 passengers and crew, eager to reach their destinations. Tragically, fate had other plans. Approximately 53 minutes into the flight, the plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, killing everyone on board.

The disaster sent shockwaves around the world, with investigators scrambling to determine the cause of the crash. The subsequent investigation revealed that a combination of factors, including a faulty electrical system and inadequate safety protocols, contributed to the tragedy.

Justice Served

On the same day, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) delivered a landmark verdict in the trial of Jean-Paul Akayesu, a former mayor of Taba commune in Rwanda. Akayesu was found guilty of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, becoming the first person to be convicted of genocide under international law.

This historic verdict sent a powerful message to those responsible for the 1994 Rwandan genocide, which claimed the lives of over 800,000 people, mostly from the Tutsi ethnic group. The ICTR's ruling marked a significant step towards accountability and justice for the victims and their families.

New Lives, New Beginnings

September 2nd, 1998, also marked the birth of two individuals who would go on to make their mark in their respective fields. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a talented shooting guard, was born on this day. He would later rise to prominence in the NBA, known for his athleticism and scoring ability.

Choi Ye-bin, a South Korean actress, also entered the world on September 2nd, 1998. She would go on to captivate audiences with her charming on-screen presence, earning a large following in Korea and Asia for her roles in popular dramas and films, particularly in the romantic comedy genre.

In conclusion, September 2nd, 1998, was a day marked by tragedy, triumph, and new beginnings. While the world mourned the loss of innocent lives in the Swissair Flight 111 crash, it also witnessed a historic milestone in the pursuit of justice, as well as the birth of two individuals who would go on to make their mark in their respective fields.

Noteworthy Events on this Day:
27 years ago
Jean-Paul Akayesu, the former mayor of Taba, Rwanda, made history as the first person to be convicted of genocide by an international court. On September 2, 1998, the UN's International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda found him guilty of nine counts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. This landmark verdict set a powerful precedent, holding individuals accountable for their role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed over 800,000 lives.
27 years ago
Flight 111 was supposed to be a routine journey from New York to Geneva, but it turned into a horrific tragedy. The MD-11 aircraft, carrying 229 people, including passengers and crew, took off from JFK Airport on a chilly autumn evening. As it soared over the North Atlantic, a devastating combination of electrical and fuel system failures led to a catastrophic fire that spread rapidly onboard. With flames engulfing the plane, the pilots fought to keep it airborne, but it was a losing battle. At 9:04 pm, the aircraft plummeted into the waters off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, killing everyone on board. The devastating crash marked one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history.