Friday December 31, 1999: on this day
December 31, 1999 was the 365th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1999, who was born and died on December 31, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smooth by Santana), movies (e.g. Drowning Mona, directed by Nick Gomez), TV series (e.g. Nightcap) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1999?
- December 31, 1999: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1999?
- December 31, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1999?
What day of the week was December 31, 1999?
December 31, 1999 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1999 can also be written as 12/31/1999 in the US and as 31/12/1999 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1999:
- Five hijackers, who had been holding 155 hostages on an indian airlines flight 814 aeroplane, leave the aircraft with two islamic clerics that they had demanded be freed.
- Us turns over complete administration of the panama canal to the panamanian government as stipulated in the torrijos-carter treaty of 1977 free of liens and debts, in good operation and with a $1 billion investment program in place designed to ensure continued first class service to the maritime world. at the transfer, more than 97 percent of the canal's 9,000 workers are panamanian.
- Boris yeltsin, the first president of russia, resigns as president of russia, leaving prime minister vladimir putin as the acting president.
- Boris yeltsin resigns as president of russia, to be replaced by vladimir putin.
- Popular culture started celebrating the new millennium and century celebrations worldwide. it was also the last day of the 1990s decade.
- Hm queen elizabeth ii opens the millennium dome at greenwich, london.
- Concerns of serious y2k problems with computer systems.
- The panama canal authority took over the administration of the panama canal as per the torrijos–carter treaties.
- Sony removes support of all games on their playstation video game console.
- Godzilla 2000: millennium is released in japan
- The first president of russia, boris yeltsin, resigns from office, leaving prime minister vladimir putin as the acting president and successor.
- Indian airlines flight 814 hijacking ends after seven days with the release of 190 survivors at kandahar airport, afghanistan.
December 31, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 31, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.56
- Apple AAPL: opens at $100.94
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $117.50
- General Electric GE: opens at $154.75
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.19
December 31, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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December 31, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1999 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 01:33 pm.
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 31, 1999?
Famous people born on December 31, 1999:
- Wallman Twins
American twins were born just one minute apart in 2000.
- Brooklyn McKnight
Youtube star.
- Bailey McKnight
Youtube star.
- Garven Metusala
- Ellesse Andrews
- Winfred Yavi
- Jason Daði Svanþórsson
- Calvin Bassey
- Polina Chan
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 3 months old,
or 291 months and 23 days old,
or 1268 weeks and 4 days old,
or 8880 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1999?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 1999.
December 31, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1999:
- Zong Pu
Renowned Chinese poet known for his lyrical works.
- Roselani
Renowned Hawaiian musician known for her beautiful melodies.
- Faryal Gohar
Renowned Pakistani poet known for her lyrical verses.
- Gedalya Bubis
Gedalya Bubis was a renowned Israeli painter known for his vibrant and expressionistic style.
- Hortense Spillmann
Hortense Spillmann was a French mathematician who made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
- Charmion Robinson
Charmion Robinson was a Canadian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
- Elliot Richardson
Served as U.S.
- Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
Indian muslim scholar and author (b. 1914).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1999:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 31, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1999 was Praise You by Fatboy Slim, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Fatboy Slim - Praise You
- Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
- Steps - Heartbeat / Tragedy
- Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
- Blockster - You Should Be...
December 31, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
- Kevon Edmonds - 24/7
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
- Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
December 31, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 1999 was Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine] by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.
December 31, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
- Victor Manuelle - Pero Dile
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Ofrezco Un Corazon
- Carlos Vives - Fruta Fresca
December 31, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
December 31, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 31, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1999?
On December 31, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1999?
On December 31, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1999?
On December 31, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.