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About August 23rd, 1999, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1999 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: River Phoenix, Kobe Bryant
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera
- #1 UK song: Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay
- Popular movie: Being John Malkovich directed by Spike Jonze
More about August 23rd, 1999? See below for more news and curiosities on August 23rd, 1999.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 23, 1999?
- August 23, 1999: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 23, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- August 23, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 23, 1999?
- August 23, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 23, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 23, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 23, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 23, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 23, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 23, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on August 23, 1999?
What day of the week was August 23, 1999?
August 23, 1999 was a Monday and it was the 235th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1999 can also be written as 8/23/1999 in the US and as 23/8/1999 in UK and Europe.
August 23, 1999: What happened on that day?
August 23, 1999: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 23, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 23, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.62
- Apple AAPL: opens at $59.38
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $84.31
- General Electric GE: opens at $113.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $122.75
August 23, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Offenbach - Nurnberg : 1 - 3
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Leeds - Liverpool : 1 - 2
August 23, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 23, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1999 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:41 pm and setting at 03:40 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 23, 1999?
Famous people born on August 23, 1999:
![Dakota Goyo]()
Dakota GoyoDakota Goyo is a young actor known for his performances in movies like 'Real Steel.
- Jose Tunon
Pop singer.
- Tobias Halland Johannessen
- Francis Amuzu
- Joe Wieskamp
- Yerkebulan Shamukhanov
Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Kobe Bryant]()
Kobe BryantBryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.
![Gene Kelly]()
Gene KellyAmerican actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.
![Barbara Eden]()
Barbara EdenAmerican actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.
![Rita Pavone]()
Rita PavoneRita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.
![Rick Springfield]()
Rick SpringfieldAn australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.
![Shelley Long]()
Shelley LongAmerican comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.
![Jay Mohr]()
Jay MohrAmerican comedian, actor, and radio host.
![Vera Miles]()
Vera MilesAmerican actress and model miss kansas 1948.
August 23, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 8 months old,
or 296 months and 18 days old,
or 1289 weeks and 5 days old,
or 9028 days old,
if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1999?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 1999.
August 23, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1999:
- Norman Wexler
American playwright, screenwriter and author.
- James White
Northern irish author and educator (d. 1999).
- Georges Boulogne
What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?
Famous deaths on August 23rd:
![Rudolph Valentino]()
Rudolph ValentinoRudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
![Lori Nelson]()
Lori NelsonLori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
![Kathleen Freeman]()
Kathleen FreemanChicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).
![Brock Peters]()
Brock PetersNyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).
- Adaria
Renowned painter known for her abstract works.
- Maebel Normand
Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.
- Kinser
Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.
- John Kendrew
British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...
- Essica Mitford
Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.
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August 23, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 23, 1999:
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
- Roman festivals - Vulcanalia
Observances on August 23, 1999:
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
August 23, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
- Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos
- LFO - Summer Girls
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- Smash Mouth - All Star
August 23, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1999 was Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. 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 23, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1999 was Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 23, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- Ginuwine - So Anxious
- Eric Benet Featuring Tamia - Spend My Life With You
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Case - Happily Ever After
August 23, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 1999 was De Hoy En Adelante by Millie, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 23, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 23, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Millie - De Hoy En Adelante
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony - No Me Ames
- Ricky Martin - Bella [She's All I Ever Had]
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Dejate Querer
August 23, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 23, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Being John Malkovich
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Spike Jonze
Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich
Country: United States of America
Boys Don't Cry
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Kimberly Peirce
Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III
Country: United States of America
The Bone Collector
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Phillip Noyce
Starring: Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker
Country: United States of America
Topsy-Turvy
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Starring: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith
Chill Factor
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Hugh Johnson
Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth, David Paymer
August 23, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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 23, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 23, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Lexus And The Olive Tree
By: Thomas L. Friedman
Friedman's The Lexus and the Olive Tree offers an engaging look at the new international system, which is changing the world. Globalization has replaced Cold War with the integration and transfer of capital, technology, information, across national borders.
White Oleander
By: Janet Fitch
White Oleander is a novel of rare beauty, power and power that has been hailed all over the world. It tells the story of Ingrid (a brilliant poet who was imprisoned for her crime) and Astrid (her daughter), whose journey …
The First World War
By: John Keegan
The modern world was created by the First World War. It was a conflict of unprecedented ferocity that abruptly ended the relative peace of the Victorian era and unleashed such demons in the twentieth.
Encore Provence
By: Peter Mayle
Peter Mayle makes a delightful foray into Provençal life and leaves behind cholesterol worries, shopping via phone, California wines and other concerns.
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?
August 23, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 23, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Asheron's Call
Attack of the Saucerman
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
CyberTiger
BoomBots
Who was the US President on August 23, 1999?
On August 23, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1999?
On August 23, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 23, 1999?
On August 23, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 23rd?
August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
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.
