What happened on Thursday December 16, 1999?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1999:

• China Reclaims Macao from Portugal China officially reclaimed sovereignty over Macao, marking the end of over 400 years of Portuguese colonial rule. The event was celebrated globally as a significant moment symbolizing the transition into a new millennium.
• China Reclaims Macao from Portugal China officially reclaimed sovereignty over Macao, marking the end of over 400 years of Portuguese colonial rule. The event was celebrated globally as a significant moment symbolizing the transition into a new millennium.
• China Reclaims Macao from Portugal China officially reclaimed sovereignty over Macao, marking the end of over 400 years of Portuguese colonial rule. The event was celebrated globally as a significant moment symbolizing the transition into a new millennium.
• UN Proposes New Iraqi Arms Inspection Framework The UN Security Council voted to establish a new arms inspection system for Iraq, offering the potential suspension of sanctions within a year if President Saddam Hussein cooperates with international monitoring efforts.
• Kosovo Conflict Death Toll Estimated The U.S. State Department released an official estimate that approximately 10,000 people were killed during the 1999 Serbian campaign to forcibly remove ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, highlighting the severe human rights violations during the conflict.
• Kosovo Conflict Death Toll Estimated The U.S. State Department released an official estimate that approximately 10,000 people were killed during the 1999 Serbian campaign to forcibly remove ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, highlighting the severe human rights violations during the conflict.
• UN Proposes New Iraqi Arms Inspection Framework The UN Security Council voted to establish a new arms inspection system for Iraq, offering the potential suspension of sanctions within a year if President Saddam Hussein cooperates with international monitoring efforts.
• Kosovo Conflict Death Toll Estimated The U.S. State Department released an official estimate that approximately 10,000 people were killed during the 1999 Serbian campaign to forcibly remove ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, highlighting the severe human rights violations during the conflict.
• UN Proposes New Iraqi Arms Inspection Framework The UN Security Council voted to establish a new arms inspection system for Iraq, offering the potential suspension of sanctions within a year if President Saddam Hussein cooperates with international monitoring efforts.
• European Union Extends Invitation to Turkey In a significant diplomatic shift, the European Union reversed its previous rejection and invited Turkey to join, signaling a potential path to membership. The decision also included plans to incorporate more former Communist nations into the union.
• European Union Extends Invitation to Turkey In a significant diplomatic shift, the European Union reversed its previous rejection and invited Turkey to join, signaling a potential path to membership. The decision also included plans to incorporate more former Communist nations into the union.
• European Union Extends Invitation to Turkey In a significant diplomatic shift, the European Union reversed its previous rejection and invited Turkey to join, signaling a potential path to membership. The decision also included plans to incorporate more former Communist nations into the union.
• U.S. Compensates China for NATO Embassy Bombing The United States agreed to pay $28 million in compensation to China for the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during the NATO military campaign in 1999. The incident, which occurred during the Kosovo War, caused significant diplomatic tension between the U.S. and China.
• U.S. Compensates China for NATO Embassy Bombing The United States agreed to pay $28 million in compensation to China for the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during the NATO military campaign in 1999. The incident, which occurred during the Kosovo War, caused significant diplomatic tension between the U.S. and China.
• U.S. Compensates China for NATO Embassy Bombing The United States agreed to pay $28 million in compensation to China for the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade during the NATO military campaign in 1999. The incident, which occurred during the Kosovo War, caused significant diplomatic tension between the U.S. and China.
• Indian Airlines Jet Hijacking Incident Five hijackers seized an Indian Airlines flight on December 24, holding 155 passengers hostage for eight days. The incident concluded after India agreed to release three militants associated with the Kashmir liberation movement.
• Indian Airlines Jet Hijacking Incident Five hijackers seized an Indian Airlines flight on December 24, holding 155 passengers hostage for eight days. The incident concluded after India agreed to release three militants associated with the Kashmir liberation movement.
• Indian Airlines Jet Hijacking Incident Five hijackers seized an Indian Airlines flight on December 24, holding 155 passengers hostage for eight days. The incident concluded after India agreed to release three militants associated with the Kashmir liberation movement.
• U.S. Expels Russian Diplomat for Espionage The State Department ordered the expulsion of Russian diplomat Stanislav Borisovich Grusev after he was discovered with electronic monitoring equipment near a conference room, indicating an attempted surveillance operation.
• U.S. Expels Russian Diplomat for Espionage The State Department ordered the expulsion of Russian diplomat Stanislav Borisovich Grusev after he was discovered with electronic monitoring equipment near a conference room, indicating an attempted surveillance operation.
• U.S. Expels Russian Diplomat for Espionage The State Department ordered the expulsion of Russian diplomat Stanislav Borisovich Grusev after he was discovered with electronic monitoring equipment near a conference room, indicating an attempted surveillance operation.

Events in 1999

December 16, 1999: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1999

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1999

December 16, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 16, 1999:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $98.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $109.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $146.13
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.00

December 16, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Detroit Pistons - Golden State Warriors : 116 - 108
• Los Angeles Lakers - Atlanta Hawks : 95 - 88
• Milwaukee Bucks - Miami Heat : 96 - 95
• New Jersey Nets - Washington Wizards : 104 - 108
• New York Knicks - Dallas Mavericks : 100 - 93

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Feyenoord - Graafschap : 0 - 0

December 16, 1999 was a Thursday and it was the 350th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1999 can also be written as 12/16/1999 in the US and as 16/12/1999 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1999 in December 1999 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1999:

• Grayson Dolan

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December 16, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Santana - Smooth
2. Brian McKnight - Back At One
3. Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
4. Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
5. Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love

December 16, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1999 was The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Cliff Richard - The Millennium Prayer
2. Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
3. The Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle
4. Alice Deejay - Back In My Life
5. Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun

December 16, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
2. Kevon Edmonds - 24/7
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
4. Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
5. Ideal - Get Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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December 16, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1999 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:44 pm and setting at 12:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1999.

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Someone born on December 16, 1999 is:

25 years 4 months old,

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