Nation On This Day: 20 April 1998 April 20, 2022April 20, 2022APComments Off on On This Day: 20 April 1998 In 1998, a new movie version of Victor Hugo's classic, "Les Misérables," had its premiere in New York, with stars including Liam Neeson, Uma Thurman, Geoffrey Rush and Claire Danes. (April 20)