February 1998 was notable for several significant events around the world. In the United States, the Super Bowl took place on February 1, where the Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers to win their second consecutive championship. This month also saw the launch of the NASA spacecraft NEAR Shoemaker, which aimed to study the asteroid Eros. Internationally, February 1998 was marked by political developments. In Indonesia, widespread protests against President Suharto began to escalate, leading to increased tensions in the country. Meanwhile, the European Union continued discussions on the introduction of the Euro, which would become the common currency for many member states.