That day, December 19, 1998, US President Bill Clinton ousted by Congress due to have abused power and declared untrue in public. All were related to his affair with an intern at the White House, Monica Lewinsky.
This case started strongest since Pentagon employee, Linda Tripp to record conversations with Lewinsky that reveal his relationship with Clinton at the White House. Tripp then report to Kenneth Starr, the independent prosecutor.
From these recordings, revealed how the relationship between Clinton and Lewinsky were of a conversation, not a conversation between a boss and a subordinate. But more than that.
Lewinsky initially did not admit for her scandals with Clinton. But after receiving guarantees of safety and protection, he admitted to having an illicit relationship with Clinton in the presidential office of the United States.
Relations it happened in November 1995. At that time, Monica Lewinsky was 21 years old worked as an apprentice for about 1.5 years. The woman then moved to the Pentagon and got to know Linda Tripp.
Revealed about his scandals shocked public of Uncle Sam. Bill Clinton's status as Hillary Clinton's husband initially silent, but in the end go to vote and denied the news.
"I never have sexual relations with that woman (Monica Lewinsky)," said Clinton in a press conference in front of the public, as published History.com.
But a few months later, in August 1998, Clinton turned to acknowledge the scandal. He confirmed his illicit relationship with Monica Lewinsky. He states realized that it was inappropriate actions.
Independent Prosecutor of Kenneth Starr in September 1998, filed a lawsuit to the Congress or the legislature over Clinton's behavior. Star indicted article public deception and abuse of power. Council discussed the report directly.
Then, December 19, 1998, Congress declared Bill Clinton ousted as punishment for his actions. But the decision is not final impeachment before the Senate's approval, the panel over Congress.
Instead of deciding overthrow against Bill Clinton, the Senate is not relieve the president because the same proportional voting result 50:50. Clinton finally continue his reign until his term runs out.
Another history recorded on December 19, 1997, the Silkair's aircraft with flight number MI 185 Silkair Flights from Jakarta to Singapore, crashed around Palembang. On the same date and year, December 19, 1997, the movie Titanic began to circulate in the cinema which later became one of the film with the highest box office acquisition in history.
