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August 19, 1999 was the 231st day of the year 1999, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 19, 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 19, 1999, who was born and died on August 19, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 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 19th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 19, 1999?
- August 19, 1999: What happened on that day?
- August 19, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 19, 1999?
- August 19, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 19, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 19, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- August 19, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 19, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 19, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 19, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 19, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on August 19, 1999?
What day of the week was August 19, 1999?
August 19, 1999 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1999 can also be written as 8/19/1999 in the US and as 19/8/1999 in UK and Europe.
August 19, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 19, 1999:
- In belgrade, yugoslavia, tens of thousands of serbians rally to demand the resignation of federal republic of yugoslavia president slobodan milošević.
- Mandarin airlines flight 642 crashes in hong kong.
- Gps week numbers reset to 0
August 19, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 19, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $59.81
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $84.56
- General Electric GE: opens at $110.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.87
August 19, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 19, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1999 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:13 pm and setting at 12:33 am.
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 19, 1999?
Famous people born on August 19, 1999:
- Ethan Cutkosky
American actor and musician.
- Thomas Flegler
Australian rugby league player.
- Linda Casadio
- Paulius Golubickas
- Tristan Lake Leabu
- Florentino Luís
- Godfried Roemeratoe
- Laorent Shabani
- Nathaniel Atkinson
Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:
![Bill Clinton]()
Bill ClintonAmerican politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![Nandana Sen]()
Nandana SenIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
![John Stamos]()
John StamosJohn stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.
![Valérie Kaprisky]()
Valérie KapriskyFrench actress.
![Jill St. John]()
Jill St. JohnJill st.
![Kyra Sedgwick]()
Kyra SedgwickKyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.
![Maria de Medeiros]()
Maria de MedeirosPortuguese actress and director.
![Peter Gallagher]()
Peter GallagherArmonk, new york -- actor.
![Fred Thompson]()
Fred ThompsonHe is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.
August 19, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 7 months old,
or 295 months and 28 days old,
or 1286 weeks and 5 days old,
or 9007 days old,
if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1999?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 19, 1999.
August 19, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1999:
- Kim Perrot
- Rodrigo Riera
What famous deaths happened on August 19th?
Famous deaths on August 19th:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Jessie Matthews]()
Jessie MatthewsJessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
![Alastair Sim]()
Alastair SimScottish actor on film and stage.
![Hermione Baddeley]()
Hermione BaddeleyEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).
![Utpal Dutt]()
Utpal DuttBangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Linus Pauling
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.
- Fredrico García Lorca
Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.
- Romyn Fisher
Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th
August 19, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 19, 1999:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Observances on August 19, 1999:
- World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 19, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 1999 was Loco by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
August 19, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 19, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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?
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's #1 New York Times Bestseller is now available. This terrifying suspense novel centers on a young girl who falls asleep in the woods at night.
Granny Dan
By: Danielle Steel
She had always been my grandmother Dan, and she was always old to me. In another time and place, however, there was dancing, people, laughter and love.
August 19, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 19, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Boss Rally
Attack of the Saucerman
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance
Cabela's Big Game Hunter III: The Next Harvest
Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe
Who was the US President on August 19, 1999?
On August 19, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1999?
On August 19, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 19, 1999?
On August 19, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 19th?
August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
- 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.
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.
