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May 08, 1999 was the 128th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 08, 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 May 08, 1999, who was born and died on May 08, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin), movies (e.g. Notting Hill, directed by Roger Michell), TV series (e.g. Futurama) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1999?
- May 08, 1999: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1999?
- May 08, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1999?
What day of the week was May 08, 1999?
May 08, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1999:
- Nancy mace becomes the first female cadet to graduate from the military college of south carolina.
- Actress dana plato commits suicide the day after appearing on howard stern.
May 08, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Detroit Pistons - Atlanta Hawks : 70 - 90
- New York Knicks - Miami Heat : 95 - 75
- Phoenix Suns - Portland Trail Blazers : 85 - 95
- Sacramento Kings - Utah Jazz : 87 - 117
Serie A - Italian Football
- Inter - Parma : 1 - 3
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Westerlo - Aalst : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Dortmund - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 0
- Duisburg - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2
- Freiburg - M'gladbach : 2 - 1
- Hamburg - Munich 1860 : 3 - 0
- Leverkusen - Bochum : 2 - 0
May 08, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1999 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 01:49 am and setting at 01:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1999 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1999.
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Who was born on May 08, 1999?
Famous people born on May 08, 1999:
- Travis Ackerman
South african cricketer.
- Chris Miles
Rapper.
- Džanan Musa
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 11 months old,
or 299 months and 11 days old,
or 1301 weeks and 6 days old,
or 9113 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 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 May 08, 1999?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 1999.
May 08, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1999:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
- Soeman Hs
Indonesian author and educator (b. 1904).
- Ed Gilbert
American actor (b. 1931).
- Dana Plato
American actress (b. 1964).
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
- Kypton Heinlein
Kypton Heinlein was a highly influential American science fiction author, known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.
May 08, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1999:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1999:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1999:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 3rd and May 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
- Sugar Ray - Every Morning
- Cher - Believe
May 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1999 was Swear It Again by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Westlife - Swear It Again
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
- Boyzone - You Needed Me
- Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now
May 08, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1999 was No Scrubs by TLC, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following 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
May 08, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.
May 08, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 3rd and May 9th. It included the following 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
May 08, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
May 08, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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:
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
May 08, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Uncovering Clinton
By: Michael Isikoff
Twenty-five years after All the President's Men shocked the nation, Newsweek reporter Michael Isikoff provides an explosive behind-the scenes account of the scandals which rocked the Clinton administration
The Lexus And The Olive Tree
By: Thomas L. Friedman
Friedman's The Lexus and the Olive Tree offers an engaging look at the new international system, which is changing the world. Globalization has replaced Cold War with the integration and transfer of capital, technology, information, across national borders.
The Ground Beneath Her Feet
By: Salman Rushdie
Salman Rushdie's most ambitious, accomplished novel is sure to be hailed his masterpiece. Vina Apsara (a well-known and beloved singer) is captured in the novel's beginning.
Black Hawk Down
By: Mark Bowden
Black Hawk Down, a classic in war reporting, is now available as a Grove Press paperback. It's Mark Bowden’s amazing account of the longest sustained firefight between American troops since the Vietnam War.
Vittorio, The Vampire
By: Anne Rice
Anne Rice created a new series of novels about vampires with Pandora. In the second of her New Tales of the Vampires she tells the captivating story of Vittorio.
May 08, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King 2
Beatmania IIDX 2nd Style
Battle Bakraid
Carom 3D
Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness
Who was the US President on May 08, 1999?
On May 08, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1999?
On May 08, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1999?
On May 08, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
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 May 1999?
May 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
