1998

In-universe

 * July
 * Fry's dog Seymour Asses has become a beloved member of the Panucci's Pizza family.
 * Unknown
 * The launches the top-secret satellite USAF Flying Destiny, and the  launches the equally top-secret FCC V-Chip.  A short time later, both satellites collide to form the planet-censoring V-GINY.

Real-world

 * 28 May
 * Phil Hartman, who was intended to voice Zapp Brannigan, is murdered at age 49.