Monday August 02, 1999: on this day

August 02, 1999 was the 214th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1999, who was born and died on August 02, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera), movies (e.g. Detroit Rock City, directed by Adam Rifkin), TV series (e.g. Toast) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1999?


August 02, 1999 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1999 can also be written as 8/2/1999 in the US and as 2/8/1999 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1999 in August 1999 calendar

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August 02, 1999: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1999: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 1999:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $55.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.69
  • General Electric GE: opens at $108.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.00
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August 02, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1999 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.

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 02, 1999?


Famous people born on August 02, 1999:

  • Mark Lee

    Korean-canadian singer.

  • Mel Joy

    Youtube star.

  • Devon Dotson
  • Mattias Lamhauge
  • Brayan Moreno
  • Joël Piroe
  • Johannes Tartarotti
  • Nik Čemažar
  • Tasos Douvikas

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 24 years 7 months old,

or 295 months and 17 days old,

or 1285 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8996 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1999?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 1999.

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August 02, 1999: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1999:

  • Willie Morris

    Renowned American writer and editor.

  • Jim Slaughter
  • Sunthorn Kongsompong
  • Noêmia Assumpção
  • Alberto Gironella

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1999:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Genie In A Bottle
  2. - Bills, Bills, Bills youtube
  3. - Tell Me It's Real
  4. - Wild Wild West
  5. - If You Had My Love youtube

August 02, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1999 was Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Better Off Alone
  2. - When You Say Nothing At All
  3. - Livin' La Vida Loca youtube
  4. - If I Let You Go
  5. - If Ya Gettin' Down

August 02, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1999 was Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bills, Bills, Bills youtube
  2. - Tell Me It's Real
  3. - Fortunate
  4. - Happily Ever After
  5. - Jamboree

August 02, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1999 was No Me Ames by Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 02, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Ames
  2. - Loco
  3. - Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor
  4. - Bailamos youtube
  5. - Se Me Olvido Otra Vez

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August 02, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Detroit Rock City

Detroit Rock City

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Adam Rifkin

Starring: Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Sam Huntington

Bowfinger

Bowfinger

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Frank Oz

Starring: Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski

Brokedown Palace

Brokedown Palace

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan

Starring: Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman, Jacqueline Kim

Love Stinks

Love Stinks

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Jeff Franklin

Starring: French Stewart, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bill Bellamy, Tyra Banks

Teaching Mrs. Tingle

Teaching Mrs. Tingle

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Kevin Williamson

Starring: Helen Mirren, Marisa Coughlan, Katie Holmes, Jeffrey Tambor

August 02, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Toast

Toast

Release year: 1999

Directed by: S.J. Clarkson

Metrosexuality

Metrosexuality

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair

Life Support

Life Support

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Nelson George

Love in the 21st Century

Love in the 21st Century

Release year: 1999

Directed by: PESI Publishing & Media

Black Heaven

Black Heaven

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Gilles Marchand

August 02, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw

The Greatest Generation

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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.

True At First Light by Ernest Hemingway

True At First Light

By:

Ernest Hemingway's final unpublished work, which is both a self-portrait as well as a dramatic fictional account of his last African safari, was published when he returned to Kenya in 1953.

Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell

Point of Origin

By:

"Sears"

Granny Dan by Danielle Steel

Granny Dan

By:

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.

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer'S Stone by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer'S Stone

By:

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.

August 02, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Creatures 3

Creatures 3

Platform: Linux, Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Artificial Life

Publisher: Mindscape, Linux Game Publishing (Linux version)

Carnivores 2

Carnivores 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android

Genre: Sport (hunting), first-person shooter

Publisher: WizardWorks Software, Infogrames

Test Drive Off-Road 3

Test Drive Off-Road 3

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Infogrames

Challenge ProMode Arena

Challenge ProMode Arena

Platform: Macintosh, PC (Linux/Windows)

Genre: First-person shooter

Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition

Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: SNK

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1999?

On August 02, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1999?

On August 02, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1999?

On August 02, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1999 calendar looked like.

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