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August 16, 1999 was the 228th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 16, 1999 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 1999, who was born and died on August 16, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera), movies (e.g. The Ninth Gate, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Twice In A Lifetime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1999?
- August 16, 1999: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 16, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- August 16, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1999?
- August 16, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1999?
What day of the week was August 16, 1999?
August 16, 1999 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1999 can also be written as 8/16/1999 in the US and as 16/8/1999 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1999: What happened on that day?
August 16, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 16, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.31
- Apple AAPL: opens at $59.81
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.06
- General Electric GE: opens at $108.37
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $125.00
August 16, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Karlsruhe - Bochum : 1 - 3
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Aston Villa - West Ham : 2 - 2
August 16, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1999 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 1999 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 16, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 10:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 28, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1999.
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Who was born on August 16, 1999?
Famous people born on August 16, 1999:
- Elaiza Mariano
Filipino singer who gained fame through her performances on a popular TV show.
- Karen Chen
American figure skater.
- Mickaël Cuisance
- Álvaro Djaló
- Omar El Gouzi
- Abdulla Idrees
- Adam Kopas
- Iago Mendonça
- Gabriel Motta
- Francisco Moura
- Matheus Davó
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 8 months old,
or 296 months
or 1287 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9010 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 1999.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1999?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 1999.
August 16, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1999:
- Lamount Cranston
Lamount Cranston was an American actor best known for his role as the title character in the radio drama The Shadow.
- Pee Wee King
American country singer and songwriter (born 1914).
- Roy Edwards
- Nancy Guild
- Hédard Robichaud
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1999:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- K-Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real
- LFO - Summer Girls
- Smash Mouth - All Star
August 16, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1999 was Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone
- Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Westlife - If I Let You Go
- Five - If Ya Gettin' Down
August 16, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1999 was Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- K-Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Eric Benet Featuring Tamia - Spend My Life With You
- Ginuwine - So Anxious
August 16, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 1999 was Loco by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 16, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 16, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Millie - De Hoy En Adelante
- Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony - No Me Ames
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Dejate Querer
- Marco Antonio Solis - El Peor De Mis Fracasos
August 16, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Ninth Gate
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner
Country: United States of America
In Too Deep
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Michael Rymer
Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci
The Muse
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Albert Brooks
Starring: Albert Brooks, Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell, Jeff Bridges
The Astronaut's Wife
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rand Ravich
Starring: Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp, Joe Morton, Clea DuVall
The Omega Code
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Robert Marcarelli
Starring: Casper Van Dien, Michael York, Catherine Oxenberg, Michael Ironside
August 16, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 1999 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Twice in a Lifetime
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Bud Yorkin
Hidden Love
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alessandro Capone
Toast
Release year: 1999
Directed by: S.J. Clarkson
Metrosexuality
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair
Life Support
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nelson George
August 16, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mother Of Pearl
By: Melinda Haynes
Melinda Haynes' beloved novel captures all the rueful irony, racial ambivalence, and small-town Mississippi in late 1950s. It is an unforgettable exploration of identity, family, and redemption.
Yesterday, I Cried
By: Iyanla Vanzant
What are the lessons to be learned from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and rejection? What are the lessons to be learned when someone you love is taken from you?
Hannibal
By: Thomas Harris
You remember Hannibal Lecter: gentleman, genius, cannibal. Since Dr. Lecter was released from prison, seven years have passed. He's been free since Dr. Lecter escaped from custody seven years ago.
The Art Of Happiness
By: the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
The Art of Happiness is a book that explores the topic of work, career and how to find the ultimate happiness at work.
August 16, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Carnivores 2
Crazy Taxi
Dark Arms: Beast Busters
Driver
Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy
Who was the US President on August 16, 1999?
On August 16, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1999?
On August 16, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1999?
On August 16, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
What happened in 1999?
1999 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Euro currency is introduced in 11 countries - members of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
- A brutal snowstorm smashes into the Midwestern United States, causing 14 inches (359 mm) of snow at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 19 inches (487 mm) at Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, temperatures plunge to -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C), and 68 deaths are reported.
- Israel detains, and later expels, 14 members of Concerned Christians.
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What was the calendar for August 1999?
August 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
