What happened on Tuesday June 08, 1999?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1999:

• Funeral of Robert F. Kennedy The funeral of Robert F. Kennedy takes place at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, marking a somber moment in American political history following his tragic assassination. This event symbolizes the end of a significant political era and mourns the loss of a prominent political figure who was deeply influential in the civil rights movement and American politics.
• Catastrophic Laki Volcano Eruption in Iceland The Laki Volcano in Iceland begins an unprecedented eight-month eruption that would have devastating ecological and human consequences. This massive volcanic event triggers a prolonged environmental catastrophe, resulting in over 9,000 human deaths and initiating a seven-year famine that dramatically impacted the region's population and ecosystem.
• Devastating Topeka Tornado A catastrophic F5 tornado strikes Topeka, Kansas, causing unprecedented destruction. This extreme weather event becomes the first tornado in US history to cause over $100 million in damages. The tornado results in sixteen fatalities, hundreds of injuries, and thousands of homes being damaged or completely destroyed, marking a significant natural disaster in late 20th-century American history.
• Decriminalization of Homosexuality in New South Wales A landmark legal decision is made in New South Wales, Australia, where homosexuality is officially decriminalized. This progressive legislative change represents a significant milestone in LGBTQ+ rights, marking an important step towards social equality and legal recognition of sexual diversity.
• Colombia's Innovative Economic Reporting The Colombian government makes a groundbreaking economic decision by announcing the inclusion of estimated illegal drug crop values, exceeding $500 million, into its gross national product calculation. This transparent approach provides a more comprehensive view of the country's economic landscape and acknowledges the significant role of the illicit drug trade in its economy.
• Christina Foyle's Passing Christina Foyle, a notable British bookshop owner who played a significant role in London's literary scene, passes away. Born in 1911, she was part of the famous Foyle's bookshop legacy, which has been an important cultural institution in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1999

June 08, 1999: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1999

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1999

June 08, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 08, 1999:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $48.75
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $79.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $103.81
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.87

June 08, 1999 was a Tuesday and it was the 159th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1999 can also be written as 6/8/1999 in the US and as 8/6/1999 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1999 in June 1999 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1999:

• Corrado Mantoni

Famous people born in 1999

Famous people born on June 8th

June 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1999 was If You Had My Love by Jennifer Lopez, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love
2. Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
3. TLC - No Scrubs
4. Maxwell - Fortunate
5. 702 - Where My Girls At?

June 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1999 was Sweet Like Chocolate by Shanks & Bigfoot, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Shanks & Bigfoot - Sweet Like Chocolate
2. Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much
3. S Club 7 - Bring It All Back
4. Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
5. The Wiseguys - Ooh La La

June 08, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1999 was Fortunate by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Maxwell - Fortunate
2. Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man
3. 702 - Where My Girls At?
4. Blaque - 808
5. JT Money Featuring Sole - Who Dat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1999 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 03:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 30, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1999.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1999

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Someone born on June 08, 1999 is:

25 years 10 months old,

or 310 months and 27 days old,

or 1351 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9463 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1999?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 08, 1999.

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