Friday December 24, 1999: on this day

December 24, 1999 was the 358th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1999, who was born and died on December 24, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smooth by Santana), movies (e.g. Temptations, directed by Romy Hayes), TV series (e.g. Nightcap) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1999?


December 24, 1999 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1999 can also be written as 12/24/1999 in the US and as 24/12/1999 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1999 in December 1999 calendar

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December 24, 1999: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1999:

  • Indian airlines flight 814 is hijacked in indian airspace between kathmandu, nepal, and delhi, india. the aircraft landed at kandahar in afghanistan. the incident ended on december 31 with the release of 190 survivors (one passenger is killed).

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December 24, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - New Orleans Saints : 24 - 31

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Bursaspor - Besiktas : 0 - 1
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December 24, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 24, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 24th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1999 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2000.

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Who was born on December 24, 1999?


Famous people born on December 24, 1999:

  • John Bermundo

    Model.

  • Chris Smith
  • Nelson Sarmento
  • Egor Zheshko

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 24 years 3 months old,

or 291 months and 25 days old,

or 1268 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8882 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 24, 1999?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 1999.

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December 24, 1999: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1999:

  • Maurice Couve de Murville

    Maurice Couve de Murville was a French politician who served as the Prime Minister of France from 1968 to 1969.

  • Bill Bowerman

    American runner, coach, and businessman, co-founded nike, inc.

  • João Figueiredo

    Brazilian general and politician, 30th president of brazil (d. 1999).

  • William C. Schneider

    American aerospace engineer (d. 1999).

  • Joao Baptista de Oliveira Figueiredo

    President of brazil (born 1918).

  • Grete Stern
  • Kenji Sugawara
  • Reggie Carter
  • Antonio Raquiza
  • Tito Guízar
  • Irenio Jara
  • Matéo Maximoff
  • Alfred Noble
  • Carlo Pes

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1999:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smooth
  2. - Back At One
  3. - I Wanna Love You Forever
  4. - I Knew I Loved You youtube
  5. - My Love Is Your Love

December 24, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1999 was The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Millennium Prayer
  2. - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
  3. - King Of My Castle
  4. - Back In My Life
  5. - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun

December 24, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - U Know What's Up
  2. - Hot Boyz
  3. - 24/7
  4. - Dancin'
  5. - He Can't Love U

December 24, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 1999 was Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine] by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

December 24, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
  2. - Dimelo [I Need To Know]
  3. - Alguna Vez
  4. - Pero Dile
  5. - Te Quiero Mucho

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December 24, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Temptations

Temptations

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Romy Hayes

Starring: Lauren Hays, Monique Parent, Jay Huguley, Brad Bartram

Web of Seduction

Web of Seduction

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Blain Brown

Starring: Lauren Hays, Eric Acsell, Tracy Ryan, Stephan Camus

Galaxy Quest

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

Angela's Ashes

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens

Titus

Titus

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Julie Taymor

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Osheen Jones, Dario D'Ambrosi

December 24, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Nightcap

Nightcap

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Casting Couch

Casting Couch

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Christopher Clam

Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony

Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony

Release year: 1999

Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs

Release year: 1999

Starring: Kenneth Branagh

December 24, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson

Pop Goes the Weasel

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Detective Alex Cross is back and he's in love. His happiness is threatened by a series harrowing murders in Washington, D.C., that leave investigators reeling.

The Art Of Happiness by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler

The Art Of Happiness

By:

The Art of Happiness is a book that explores the topic of work, career and how to find the ultimate happiness at work.

Irresistible Forces by Danielle Steel

Irresistible Forces

By:

Danielle Steel's 47th bestseller is all about how the changes and responsibilities at work pull two people in opposite directions and sweep them into new lives

Saving Faith by David Baldacci

Saving Faith

By:

Believe in the Power. The FBI is interviewing Faith, a young woman from Washington, D.C., as one of its most important witnesses.

The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw

The Greatest Generation

By:

This is the instant bestseller and instant classic that has changed how we see World War II. It was written by the beloved journalist, whose iconic career lasted over fifty years.

December 24, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Disney's Story Studio: Mulan

Disney's Story Studio: Mulan

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: NA NewKidCo

The F.A. Premier League Stars

The F.A. Premier League Stars

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Jane's Fleet Command

Jane's Fleet Command

Platform: PC (Windows)

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Electronic Arts (1999) Strategy First (2006)

The ClueFinders Reading Adventures

The ClueFinders Reading Adventures

Platform: PC (Windows, Macintosh)

Genre: Educational/Adventure

Publisher: The Learning Company

NBA 2K

NBA 2K

Platform: Various (see table)

Genre: Basketball

Publisher: Sega (1999–2004) 2K Sports (2005–Present)

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Who was the US President on December 24, 1999?

On December 24, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1999?

On December 24, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1999?

On December 24, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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.

Discover how December 1999 calendar looked like.

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