-->
-
The year 1999 (MCMXCIX) of the Gregorian Calendar began on a Friday and ended in wild end of millennium celebrations worldwide on a Thursday. During the year, The Euro currency became legal tender in 11 countries, the Kosovo war raged in former Yugoslavia, 13 are killed in the Columbine High School massacre, the Izmit earthquake killed 17,000 in Turkey, the world human population reached 6 billion.
Microsoft released Windows 98 (a little late!), the subsequently controversial internet service Napster launched, the 1st version of MSN Messenger was released, the Melissa Worm virus wreaked havoc on countless internet users. Exxon and Mobil merged to become the largest company in the world, Macau was transferred to China after 422 years of Portuguese rule, Boris Yeltsin resigned as President of Russia and was replaced by Vladimir Putin.
-
Famous Births
- Oct. 15: Bailee Madison - Actress
- Nov. 16: Francesca Scorsese
-
Famous Deaths
- Feb. 20: Gene Siskel - Critic
- Mar. 07: Stanley Kubrick - Director
- Mar. 08: Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
- Mar. 25: Cal Ripken, Sr. - Baseball Manager
- May 02: Oliver Reed - Gladiator
- Jul. 16: John F. Kennedy, Jr. - Publisher
- Jul. 23: King Hassan II of Morocco
- Oct. 12: Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia 76ers
-
Chart Toppers
- Jan. 02: R. Kelly and Celine Dion - I'm Your Angel
- Jan. 16: Brandy - Have You Ever?
- Jan. 30: Britney Spears - ...One More Time
- Feb. 13: Monica - Angel of Mine
- Mar. 13: Cher - Believe
- Apr. 10: TLC - No Scrubs
- May. 08: Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Jun. 12: Jennifer Lopez - If you Had My Love
- Jul. 17: Destinys Child - Bills Bills Bills
- July 24: Will Smith - Wild Wild West
- Jul. 31: Christina Aguilera - Genie in a Bottle
- Sep. 04: Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos
- Oct. 9: Mariah Carey - Heartbreaker
- Oct. 23: Santana - Smooth Billboard: Historical Billboard Charts
-
72nd Academy Awards
- Presented: March 26, 2000
- Best Picture: American Beauty
- Lead Actor: Kevin Spacey in American Beauty
- Lead Actress: Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry
- Best Director: Sam Mendes for American Beauty
- Best Documentary: One Day in September by Kevin MacDonald
-
Top Athletes
- NHL MVP - Jaromir Jagr, PIT
- NFL MVP - Kurt Warner, STL
- NBA MVP - Karl Malone, UTH
- MLB AL MVP - Ivan Rodriguez, TEX
- MLB NL MVP - Chipper Jones, ATL
-
Categories
Recent Contributors
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
January 13 1999
January 13: Michael Jordan retired for the second time from the Chicago Bulls, he previously retired in 1993. He would return to the NBA in 2001 as a member of the Washington Wizards. -
January 1999
- January 1: 11 European Union countries make the Euro their official currency.
- January 7: The Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton begins.
- January 1: 11 European Union countries make the Euro their official currency.
-
February 24 1999
February 24: Lauryn Hill sets a Grammy Awards record by winning 5 awards, the most by any female artist. She also performed with Carlos Santana at the awards. -
February 1999
- February 12: During the Bill Clinton Impeachment trial The Senate voted to acquit Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
- February 27: In Nigeria 15 years of military rule ends after voters vote in a civilian president Olusegun Obasanjo.
- February 12: During the Bill Clinton Impeachment trial The Senate voted to acquit Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.
-
March 1999
- March 12: The Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland joined NATO.
- March 24: Yugoslavia is bombed by NATO forces
- March 12: The Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland joined NATO.
-
April 20 1999
April 20: The Columbine Massacre takes place at a high school in Littleton, Colorado. Students Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris kill 12 people. -
May 1999
- May 27: Slobodan Milosevic is indicted by a United Nations tribunal for crimes against humanity.
- May 29: Space Shuttle Discovery is the first shuttle to dock with the International Space Station.
- May 27: Slobodan Milosevic is indicted by a United Nations tribunal for crimes against humanity.
-
June 1999
- June 19: Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex married Sophie Rhys-Jones in Windsor, England
-
July 1999
- July 16: John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, and her sister died when his plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
- July 18: David Cone of the New York Yankees pitched the 14th perfect game in modern MLB history.
- July 16: John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, and her sister died when his plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
-
September 1999
- September 27: After 87 years of hosting the Detroit Tigers, Tiger Stadium closes.
-
October 29 1999
October 29: A massive Cyclone sweeps through eastern India killing scores of people and causing much damage and destruction. -
October 1999
- October 12: Democratically elected Pakistani President, Nawaz Sharif is ousted from office during a military coup led by Pervez Musharraf
- October 31: Egypt Air Flight 990 bound for Cairo crashed off the Massachusetts coast, killing all 217 people aboard.
- October 12: Democratically elected Pakistani President, Nawaz Sharif is ousted from office during a military coup led by Pervez Musharraf
-
November 30 1999
November 30: 40,000 protesters descend into Seattle as the World Trade Organization meets, the clashes are remembered as "the Battle in Seattle" -
November 1999
- November 14: The United Nations imposes sanctions against Afghanistan after they refuse to hand over Osama Bin Laden.
- November 25: Elian Gonzalez traveling from Cuba is rescued off the coast of Florida by fishermen.
- November 28: A naked man wielding a samurai sword attacked churchgoers in London, injuring 11 before being overpowered.
- November 14: The United Nations imposes sanctions against Afghanistan after they refuse to hand over Osama Bin Laden.
-
December 1999
- December 30: Former Beatle, George Harrison fights off an intruder who broke into his apartment, not before being stabbed.
-
1999 on Amazon | View All
-
John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 - $24.98
For better or worse, John Williams has completely reshaped the art of the soundtrack. His scores for Star Wars, E.T., and Jaws are simply unforgettable, and his knack for tugging at our heartstrings is uncanny. John ...
Amazon -
1999: A Novel of the CelticTiger and the Search for Peace (Irish Century) - $7.99
The Irish Century concludes in this climactic novel; Llywelyn’s masterpiece is completeThe Irish Century series is the story of the Irish people’s epic struggle for independence through the tumultuous course of the twenti...
Amazon -
Space 1999 - 30th Anniversary Edition Megaset (17DVD) - $99.95
All 48 episodes of this acclaimed space adventure are contained in this complete collection, digitally remastered from the original 35mm film, plus bonus footage, featured extras, and much more! With its progressive plotlines, an outstandin...
Amazon -
1999 - $11.98
Prince's fifth album came right before the lascivious multi-instrumentalist became a huge star with his 1984 film and soundtrack, Purple Rain. But Prince had already proved himself to be the most audacious talent to emerge in the ...
Amazon
-
-
1999 on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
Sostiene Pereira : una declaración (Libro, 1999) [WorldCat.org]: http://bit.ly/4r29HH via @addthis
@cataclec | November 07, 2009 11:06 AM -
Devi I.P.S (1999) On Megaupload [MU] http://bit.ly/ItVTq
@MegauploadVids2 | November 07, 2009 11:05 AM -
-
El encuentro (1999) On Rapidshare [RS] http://bit.ly/2Vh7SE
@rapidshare_vids | November 07, 2009 11:04 AM -
Between 1999 and 2007 homeschooling increased 74%, twelve times the increase of public school enrollments. (via @JohnPiper)
@mrjgardiner | November 07, 2009 11:03 AM
-
-
Questions and Answers About 1999 | View All | Ask a Question
View All 1999 Questions (37) | Ask a QuestionWhy did the dash panel on my 1999 Dodge Dakota stop working? All the lights are lit up (3 Answers)A family member of mine had this same issue. They took it down to the local mechanic. They hooked it up to a computer system for cars and reset the ... read moreIs swallowing a nickel hazardous to your health? (1 Answer)Nickels are 75% copper and 25% nickel. Since they are in such small amounts, it's unlikely to hurt you all that much.If you have an allergy to nickel, however, this ... read moreWhat is the last Hollywood film released in 1999? (1 Answer)Close-Up (Distributor: Zeitgeist) and Mom's on the Roof (Distributor: Miramax) were released on December 31, 1999. read more
Ask a Question about 1999 140 characters
-
