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US date format: 5/3/1999, UK date format: 3/5/1999
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 3, 1999).
Famous birthdays on this day include Kawaii .
The number one song in US was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin. Swear It Again by Westlife was #1 song in the UK.
Notting Hill, directed by Roger Michell, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1999 while Yesterday, I Cried by Iyanla Vanzant was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Futurama. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Drop Mania or The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 03, 1999 Events
What happened on May 03, 1999?
Historical Events
- The southwestern portion of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is devastated by an F5 tornado killing forty-five people, injuring 665, and causing $1 billion in damage. The tornado is one of 66 from the 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak. This is the strongest tornado ever recorded with wind speeds of up to 318 mph.
- Photo driver licences and banknotes made out of polymer substrate are introduced to New Zealand.
- An F5 tornado slams into Oklahoma City, Oklahoma killing 38 people. This was the second strongest tornado ever recorded in United States history. (See 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak). A possible tornado outbreak that has a similar force to it will take place sometime in the next 250-500 years.
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May 03, 1999 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 03, 1999?
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How old am I?
If May 03, 1999 is your birthday you are 23 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 03.
May 03, 1999 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 03, 1999?
English cricketer (Born 1920).
Other May 3rd famous deaths
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Greek actor and director (d. 2011).
Georgian footballer (Born 1936).
German-American engineer (Born1923).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Notting Hill
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Roger Michell
Starring: Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Richard McCabe, Rhys Ifans
Country: United States of America
The Limey
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Starring: Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán
Pola X
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Leos Carax
Starring: Guillaume Depardieu, Yekaterina Golubeva, Catherine Deneuve, Delphine Chuillot
Kartoos
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Gulshan Grover
Error in Judgment
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Scott P. Levy
Starring: Joanna Pacula, Joe Mantegna, Sung Hi Lee, Kate Jackson
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 03, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
- Sugar Ray - Every Morning
- Cher - Believe
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Westlife - Swear It Again
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
- Boyzone - You Needed Me
- Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now
Top #5 R&B songs
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Busta Rhymes Featuring Janet - What's It Gonna Be?!
- JT Money Featuring Sole - Who Dat
- Silk - If You (Lovin' Me)
- 112 Featuring Lil'z - Anywhere
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Elvis Crespo - Pintame
- Marco Antonio Solis - Si Te Pudiera Mentir
- Shakira - Inevitable
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - El Niagara En Bicicleta
Sport Games on May 03, 1999
NBA
American Basketball- Boston Celtics - New York Knicks : 88 - 95
- Dallas Mavericks - Los Angeles Lakers : 102 - 115
- Detroit Pistons - Chicago Bulls : 115 - 71
- Golden State Warriors - Vancouver Grizzlies : 91 - 83
- New Jersey Nets - Washington Wizards : 102 - 113
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Karlsruhe - TB Berlin : 0 - 0
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Chesterfield - Northampton : 0 - 0
- Wigan - Burnley : 0 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Futurama
Release year: 1999
Written by: David X. Cohen, Matt Groening
Starring: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Country: United States of America
Pet Shop of Horrors
Release year: 1999
Rosalinda
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Beatriz Sheridan
The Awful Truth
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Leo McCarey
How old am I?
If May 03, 1999 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1999?
- LIFE: Gwyneth Paltrow and Mother
- Time: The Monsters Next Door.' Colombine H.S. shooting suspect Dylan Klebold ctsy Brian Maass-KCNC-TV, su
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9689
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.483
- Wired: Wired - May, 1999
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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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?
The Endurance
By: Caroline Alexander
The famous explorer Ernest Shackleton set sail for South Atlantic with a team of 27 others in August 1914, just days before the First World War broke out. They were seeking the last unclaimed prize of exploration, the first foot …
The Poisonwood Bible
By: Barbara Kingsolver
The Poisonwood Bible tells the story of Nathan Price's wife and four daughters. He was an evangelical Baptist preacher who took his family and mission to Belgium in 1959.
Traveling Mercies
By: Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott says that the best prayers she knows include "Help me, please, help me," and "Thanks, thank-you, thank you"
East Of The Mountains
By: David Guterson
This bestselling novel by the author of Snow Falling on Cedars is about a dying man's last journey through a landscape that has always supported him and provided him hope.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Drop Mania
The Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home
Echo Night 2: The Lord of Nightmares
Cruis'n Exotica
Dino Crisis
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $46.06
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $81.44
- General Electric GE: opens at $105.44
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $208.00
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 03, 1999?
On May 03, 1999 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is May 03, 1999?
On May 03, 1999 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 03, 1999?
On May 03, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1999?
On May 03, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 03, 1999?
On May 03, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 03, 1999?
On May 03, 1999 several famous people were born including, Kawaii .
Which famous people died on May 03, 1999?
Famous people died on May 03, 1999 include, Steve Chiasson, Joe Adcock, Steve Chiasson.
What was the number one song in May 03, 1999?
The number one song in the week of May 03, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin in US and Swear It Again by Westlife in UK.
What were the top hits on May 03, 1999?
The top hits on May 03, 1999 were Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, No Scrubs by TLC, Kiss Me by Sixpence None The Richer in US and Swear It Again by Westlife, No Scrubs by TLC, I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys in UK.
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