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December 08, 1999 was the 342nd day of the year 1999, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 08, 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 08, 1999, who was born and died on December 08, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smooth by Santana), movies (e.g. The Talented Mr. Ripley, directed by Anthony Minghella), 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 8th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 08, 1999?
- December 08, 1999: What happened on that day?
- December 08, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 08, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- December 08, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 08, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 08, 1999?
- December 08, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 08, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- December 08, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 08, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- December 08, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 08, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 08, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 08, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 08, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on December 08, 1999?
What day of the week was December 08, 1999?
December 08, 1999 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 08, 1999 can also be written as 12/8/1999 in the US and as 8/12/1999 in UK and Europe.
December 08, 1999: What happened on that day?
December 08, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 08, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.63
- Apple AAPL: opens at $116.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $93.12
- General Electric GE: opens at $138.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.25
December 08, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Chicago Bulls - Cleveland Cavaliers : 93 - 107
- Dallas Mavericks - Utah Jazz : 79 - 85
- Denver Nuggets - Boston Celtics : 90 - 115
- Golden State Warriors - Charlotte Hornets : 106 - 113
- Houston Rockets - Philadelphia 76ers : 73 - 83
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Beveren - Westerlo : 4 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Alaves - Santander : 2 - 1
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Cowdenbeath - Dumbarton : 0 - 2
December 08, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 08, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 08, 1999 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 06:05 pm.
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 08, 1999?
Famous people born on December 08, 1999:
- Aliyah Kolf
Dutch singer who gained fame at a young age.
- Reece James
English footballer who plays as a right-back for Chelsea and the England national team.
Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:
![Jim Morrison]()
Jim MorrisonAmerican singer, songwriter and poet.
![Nicki Minaj]()
Nicki MinajRapper.
![Maximilian Schell]()
Maximilian SchellMaximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...
![Ian Somerhalder]()
Ian SomerhalderAmerican actor, model, and director.
![Kim Basinger]()
Kim BasingerAmerican actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.
![Teri Hatcher]()
Teri HatcherAmerican actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.
![David Carradine]()
David CarradineAmerican actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.
![Francis Huster]()
Francis HusterFrench film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.
![AnnaSophia Robb]()
AnnaSophia RobbAmerican singer and actress.
![Dominic Monaghan]()
Dominic MonaghanMovie actor.
December 08, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 4 months old,
or 292 months and 11 days old,
or 1271 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8899 days old,
if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1999?
There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 1999.
December 08, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 08, 1999:
- Péter Kuczka
Hungarian poet and author (b. 1923).
What famous deaths happened on December 8th?
Famous deaths on December 8th:
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Marty Robbins]()
Marty RobbinsAmerican country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.
![Gladys George]()
Gladys GeorgeAmerican actress (b. 1904).
![Rene Auberjonois]()
Rene AuberjonoisAmerican actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.
![Caroll Spinney]()
Caroll SpinneyAmerican puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
![Howard Rollins]()
Howard RollinsAmerican actor (born 1950).
![Robert Prosky]()
Robert ProskyAmerican actor (born 1930).
![Martha Tilton]()
Martha TiltonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2006).
![Carlotta Monti]()
Carlotta MontiLover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.
- John Lennon
Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.
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December 08, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 08, 1999:
- Malta - Public Holiday.
- Panama - Mother's Day
- Romania - Constitution Day
- Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
- R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
- Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
- Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
- Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
December 08, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 08, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.
December 08, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Santana - Smooth
- Brian McKnight - Back At One
- Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
- Marc Anthony - I Need To Know
- Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1999 was The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.
December 08, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. 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 08, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.
December 08, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. 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
- Ideal - Get Gone
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 1999 was Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine] by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.
December 08, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
- Jaci Velasquez - Llegar A Ti
- Marc Anthony - Dimelo [I Need To Know]
- Carlos Ponce - Escuchame
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
December 08, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 08, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Walking Across Egypt
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman
Starring: Forrest, Ellen Burstyn, Judge Reinhold, Mark Hamill
Gohatto
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima
Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Ryûhei Matsuda, Shinji Takeda, Tadanobu Asano
Bicentennial Man
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Starring: Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt
December 08, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 08, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Century
By: Peter Jennings, Todd Brewster
How was it to see the Wright Brothers soar into space? To hear the first crackling voice on the radio To hide in the dark trenches of Europe during World War I. To experience rock and roll's birth or to …
The New New Thing
By: Michael Lewis
New York Times Bestseller "A fantastic book. . . . [Lewis] makes Silicon Valley just as exciting and intelligible than he did Wall Street in Liar's Poker Time.
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.
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer'S Stone
By: J. K. Rowling
Jim Kay, an award-winning illustrator, has fully illustrated the beloved Harry Potter book 1. J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books will now be available in lavishly illustrated, full-color editions.
Personal Injuries
By: Scott Turow
Robbie Feaver believes that the law is about making a play to a client, a jury or a judge. The flashy, womanizing, multimillionaire personal injury lawyer is caught giving bribes.
December 08, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 08, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
D2
Drakan: Order of the Flame
CyberTiger
F-1 World Grand Prix II
Fighting Force 2
Who was the US President on December 08, 1999?
On December 08, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1999?
On December 08, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 08, 1999?
On December 08, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 8th?
December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
- 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.
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.
