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August 05, 1999 was the 217th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1999, who was born and died on August 05, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1999?
- August 05, 1999: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 05, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- August 05, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1999?
- August 05, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1999?
What day of the week was August 05, 1999?
August 05, 1999 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1999 can also be written as 8/5/1999 in the US and as 5/8/1999 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1999: What happened on that day?
August 05, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 05, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.37
- Apple AAPL: opens at $53.50
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $85.37
- General Electric GE: opens at $107.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $120.00
August 05, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Lorient - Chateauroux : 1 - 1
Le Championnat - Football (France)
- Le Havre - Marseille : 0 - 0
- Troyes - Lyon : 1 - 2
August 05, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1999 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:29 am and setting at 03:42 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 05, 1999?
Famous people born on August 05, 1999:
- Jarmo de Rek
Pop singer.
- Rory Fitzpatrick
Younow star.
- Steve Avila
- Soltmurad Bakaev
- Erik Cais
- Gabriel Chocobar
- Alina Hrušyna
- Alfusainey Jatta
- Agla María Albertsdóttir
- Nikkita Lyons
- Joël Monteiro
- Alen Mustafić
- Olusegun Oluwatimi
- Alexei Popyrin
- Meltem Yıldızhan
- Timo Kielich
- Jordy Alcívar
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 8 months old,
or 296 months and 19 days old,
or 1289 weeks and 6 days old,
or 9029 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1999?
There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 1999.
August 05, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1999:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.
August 05, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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:
- Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- K-Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real
- Will Smith - Wild Wild West
- Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love
August 05, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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:
- DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone
- Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Westlife - If I Let You Go
- Five - If Ya Gettin' Down
August 05, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 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:
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- K-Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Case - Happily Ever After
- Naughty By Nature Featuring Zhane - Jamboree
August 05, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 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 05, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 05, 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:
- Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony - No Me Ames
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Cristian - Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor
- Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos
- Mana - Se Me Olvido Otra Vez
August 05, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Detroit Rock City
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Adam Rifkin
Starring: Edward Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Sam Huntington
Bowfinger
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Frank Oz
Starring: Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, Heather Graham, Christine Baranski
Brokedown Palace
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman, Jacqueline Kim
Love Stinks
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Jeff Franklin
Starring: French Stewart, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bill Bellamy, Tyra Banks
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Kevin Williamson
Starring: Helen Mirren, Marisa Coughlan, Katie Holmes, Jeffrey Tambor
August 05, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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
Release year: 1999
Directed by: S.J. Clarkson
Metrosexuality
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair
Life Support
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nelson George
Love in the 21st Century
Release year: 1999
Directed by: PESI Publishing & Media
Black Heaven
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Gilles Marchand
August 05, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing
By: Melissa Bank
Critics hail The Girls' Guide To Hunting And Fishing as the debut of a major literary voice. It has been praised by readers and is a bestseller.
The Greatest Generation
By: Tom Brokaw
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.
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …
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 Hungry Ocean
By: Linda Greenlaw
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER--NOW AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK! Millions of readers of The Perfect Storm know Linda as the captain and co-owner of the Hannah Boden, a sister ship to the Andrea Gail.
August 05, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Barbie: Race & Ride
The 4th Coming
Dungeon Keeper 2
Flight Unlimited III
Who was the US President on August 05, 1999?
On August 05, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1999?
On August 05, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1999?
On August 05, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
