Friday January 08, 1999

US date format: 1/8/1999, UK date format: 8/1/1999

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 8, 1999).

Famous birthdays on this day include Dino Radončić and Kamil Grabara.

The number one song in US was I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly. Heartbeat / Tragedy by Steps was #1 song in the UK.

Last Chance, directed by Bryan Cranston, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1999 while Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Sopranos. If you liked videogames you were probably playing D2 or Abomination: The Nemesis Project.

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 | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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January 08, 1999 Events

What happened on January 08, 1999?


Historical Events

  • 3.4 million copies of the film The Rescuers are recalled after a photo of a topless woman was discovered in two of the 110,000 frames of the movie.

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What happened on January 08 in history? Find out the list of January 8th major events

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January 08, 1999 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on January 08, 1999?

Other January 8th famous birthdays

  • Elvis Presley

    American pop singer, one of the most famous entertainers in history whose notoriety became worldwide. With a carnal sneer and a Memphis bop-suit, he swiveled across the stage on hot-wired legs. He had 107 top-40 hits (more than twice the total of the Beatles) and 41 gold LPs, the most successful recording artist ever. Presley's persona touched billions of fans, …

  • Elvis Presley

    American pop singer, one of the most famous entertainers in history whose notoriety became worldwide. With a carnal sneer and a Memphis bop-suit, he swiveled across the stage on hot-wired legs. He had 107 top-40 hits (more than twice the total of the Beatles) and 41 gold LPs, the most successful recording artist ever. Presley's persona touched billions of fans, …

  • David Bowie

    British rock star and actor with an exotic image, producing shows that staged flash and glitter with weird, sensational effects. Charismatic, intriguing and seductive, his control of a show and audience is awesome and total.

  • Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist who was a Professor at the University of Oxford. He studied at Oxford, then spent his career in Cambridge, holding a chair there from 1977. His work has been concerned with cosmology in a variety of aspects, dealing with black holes, singularities, and the "big bang" theory of the origin of the universe. His popular writing is …

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How old am I?

If January 08, 1999 is your birthday you are 24 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 08.

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January 08, 1999 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

Rabbit

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January 08, 1999 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 08, 1999?


The day of the week was Friday.

January 8th marks the 7th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1999.

There are 357 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Last Chance

Last Chance

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Bryan Cranston

Starring: Tim Thomerson, Robin Dearden, Bryan Cranston, Amy Hathaway

At First Sight

At First Sight

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Irwin Winkler

Starring: Val Kilmer, Mira Sorvino, Kelly McGillis, Steven Weber

Virus

Virus

Release year: 1999

Directed by: John Bruno

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin, Joanna Pacula

Suits

Suits

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Eric Weber

Starring: Robert Klein, Tony Hendra, Larry Pine, Paul Lazar

Rewind

Rewind

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Sergio Gobbi

Starring: Raoul Bova, Luca Zingaretti, Alice Evans, Maruschka Detmers, Antonio Marsina, Niels Arestrup, Candice Hugo, Marie Laborit, Cécile Pallas, Jay Benedict, André Oumansky, Philippe Dajoux

Country: Italy

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Music charts

What was the number one song on January 08, 1999? Which were the top hits on January 08, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I'm Your Angel
  2. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  3. - Have You Ever?youtube
  4. - ..Baby One More Time
  5. - Latelyyoutube

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Heartbeat / Tragedy
  2. - Chocolate Salty Balls (PS I Love You)
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - When You're Gone
  5. - Believeyoutube

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here
  2. - Have You Ever?youtube
  3. - Love Like This
  4. - Trippin'
  5. - I'm Your Angel

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Dejaria Todo
  2. - Crei
  3. - Mi PC
  4. - El Cuerpo Me Pide
  5. - La Otra Parte Del Amor
Sport Games on January 08, 1999

Sport Games on January 08, 1999


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Football (United Kingdom)
  • Tranmere - Wolves : 1 - 2
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Sopranos

The Sopranos

Release year: 1999

Written by:

Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Country: United States of America

The League of Gentlemen

The League of Gentlemen

Release year: 1999

Starring: Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Jeremy Dyson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Life of Birds

The Life of Birds

Release year: 1998

Starring: David Attenborough

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

Grafters

Grafters

Release year: 1998

Directed by: Nicholas J. DeMicco

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in January 1999?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts

Inner Harbor

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The third novel in Nora Roberts' amazing Chesapeake Bay Saga is the #1 New York Times bestseller. Here, the Quinn brothers must return home to Maryland to fulfill their father's last request...Phillip

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha

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This is the story of a literary sensation and a runaway bestseller.

Hannibal by Thomas Harris

Hannibal

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You remember Hannibal Lecter: gentleman, genius, cannibal. Since Dr. Lecter was released from prison, seven years have passed. He's been free since Dr. Lecter escaped from custody seven years ago.

Welcome To The World by Fannie Flagg

Welcome To The World

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Baby Girl, welcome to the World! Fannie Flagg's new novel, "Baby Girl," is funny, serious and compelling. She is also the author of Fried Green Tomatoes at Whistle Stop Cafe, which was a prize-winning novel.

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom

Tuesdays With Morrie

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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 …

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

D2

D2

Platform: Dreamcast

Genre: Survival horror

Abomination: The Nemesis Project

Abomination: The Nemesis Project

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action Real-time tactics

Publisher: Eidos Interactive

Aliens versus Predator

Aliens versus Predator

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Mac OS X; Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Fox Interactive

Beetle Adventure Racing

Beetle Adventure Racing

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Arcade style racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Arcade Party Pak

Arcade Party Pak

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Midway

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $46.56
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $152.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $102.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on January 08, 1999?

On January 08, 1999 the day of the week was Friday.

What zodiac sign is January 08, 1999?

On January 08, 1999 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.

Who was the US President on January 08, 1999?

On January 08, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1999?

On January 08, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1999?

On January 08, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on January 08, 1999?

On January 08, 1999 several famous people were born including, Dino Radončić, Kamil Grabara.

What was the number one song in January 08, 1999?

The number one song in the week of January 08, 1999 was I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly in US and Heartbeat / Tragedy by Steps in UK.

What were the top hits on January 08, 1999?

The top hits on January 08, 1999 were I'm Your Angel by R. Kelly, Nobody's Supposed To Be Here by Deborah Cox, Have You Ever? by Brandy in US and Heartbeat / Tragedy by Steps, Chocolate Salty Balls (PS I Love You) by Chef, Goodbye by The Spice Girls in UK.