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December 17, 1999 was the 351st day of the year 1999, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1999, who was born and died on December 17, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smooth by Santana), movies (e.g. Galaxy Quest, directed by Dean Parisot), TV series (e.g. Anna And The King) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1999?
- December 17, 1999: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 17, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- December 17, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1999?
- December 17, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1999?
What day of the week was December 17, 1999?
December 17, 1999 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1999 can also be written as 12/17/1999 in the US and as 17/12/1999 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1999:
- Grover washington jr., jazz saxophonist and composer, suffers a heart attack and collapses after taping four songs for the saturday early show on cbs, dying in hospital in new york city.
December 17, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 17, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.94
- Apple AAPL: opens at $100.87
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $116.62
- General Electric GE: opens at $147.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $110.69
December 17, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Boston Celtics - San Antonio Spurs : 94 - 103
- Chicago Bulls - Philadelphia 76ers : 74 - 77
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Charlotte Hornets : 86 - 99
- Golden State Warriors - Los Angeles Clippers : 91 - 92
- Los Angeles Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves : 97 - 88
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bielefeld - Stuttgart : 1 - 2
- Werder Bremen - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- TB Berlin - Chemnitz : 0 - 0
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Auxerre - Paris SG : 1 - 0
- Bordeaux - Rennes : 1 - 0
December 17, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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December 17, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1999 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 02:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1999.
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Who was born on December 17, 1999?
Famous people born on December 17, 1999:
- Jazlynn Foberg
Jazlynn Foberg is an American gymnast known for her exceptional skills on the balance beam and floor exercise.
- Mirei Sasaki
Japanese singer, model, and actress.
- Michela Catena
- Kyler Gordon
- Holly Humberstone
- Josh Paschal
- Marcelino Carreazo
- Tayyip Sanuç
- Samuel Sosa
- Hallgeir Engebråten
- Paxton Pomykal
- Hayden Carter
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 4 months old,
or 292 months and 2 days old,
or 1270 weeks
or 8890 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1999?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 1999.
December 17, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1999:
- C. Vann Woodward
Eminent American historian and professor, known for his influential works on the history of the American South.
- Grover Washington Jr.
American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (b. 1943).
- Rex Allen
American actor, singer, and songwriter known as the arizona cowboy.
- Jürgen Kurt Moser
- Angelo Mercuriali
- Nguyen Van Nghi
- Paolo Dezza
- Roger Frison-Roche
- Chela Ruiz
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
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December 17, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 17, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Santana - Smooth
- Brian McKnight - Back At One
- Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
- Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
- Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
December 17, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1999 was The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 17, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - The Millennium Prayer
- Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
- The Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle
- Alice Deejay - Back In My Life
- Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
December 17, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 17, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
- Kevon Edmonds - 24/7
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
- Ideal - Get Gone
December 17, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 1999 was Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine] by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.
December 17, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 17, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
- Marc Anthony - Dimelo [I Need To Know]
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
- Jaci Velasquez - Llegar A Ti
- Carlos Ponce - Escuchame
December 17, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Galaxy Quest
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub
Country: United States of America
Angela's Ashes
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens
Titus
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Julie Taymor
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Osheen Jones, Dario D'Ambrosi
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
Starring: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett
Country: United States of America
Any Given Sunday
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Starring: Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, James Woods
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
Anna and the King
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Casting Couch
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Christopher Clam
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony
Release year: 1999
Walking with Dinosaurs
Release year: 1999
Starring: Kenneth Branagh
Superstar
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Bruce McCulloch
December 17, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
When Pride Still Mattered
By: David Maraniss
David Maraniss's groundbreaking biography captures the life and times of Vince Lombardi, football's greatest player.
Hearts in Atlantis
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's first novel, Carrie was published in 1974. This year, the U.S. troops pulled out of Vietnam. He is the first TV generation writer to be immensely popular.
The Looking Glass
By: Richard Paul Evans
"It is quiet now, the blizzard paused and left this moment still. They are both there when I think of them at such times, wandering in the shadowlands and remembrance among the fragments of
Galileo'S Daughter
By: Dava Sobel
Dava Sobel's long fascination with Galileo and the extraordinary surviving letters of Maria Celeste, a Cloistered Nun, inspired him to create a biography that vividly recolors it
Timeline
By: Michael Crichton
A man wanders aimlessly in the Arizona desert, speaking strange words and saying nothing. His only known associates quickly cremated his body within twenty-four hours.
December 17, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
360: Three Sixty
Extreme Rock Climbing
Dragon Valor
Championship Manager 3
Crazy Taxi
Who was the US President on December 17, 1999?
On December 17, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1999?
On December 17, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1999?
On December 17, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1999?
December 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
