What happened on Sunday May 16, 1999?

About May 16th, 1999, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States Senate concluded the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which had begun in January 1999. After a contentious process, Clinton was ultimately acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The trial was a significant political event that highlighted deep partisan divisions in American politics.
  • Day of the week: May 16th, 1999 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
  • #1 UK song: Swear It Again by Westlife
  • Popular movie: X-Men directed by Bryan Singer

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May 16, 1999: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1999:

  • Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton Concludes The United States Senate concluded the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which had begun in January 1999. After a contentious process, Clinton was ultimately acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The trial was a significant political event that highlighted deep partisan divisions in American politics.
  • Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton Concludes The United States Senate concluded the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which had begun in January 1999. After a contentious process, Clinton was ultimately acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The trial was a significant political event that highlighted deep partisan divisions in American politics.
  • Impeachment Trial of Bill Clinton Concludes The United States Senate concluded the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which had begun in January 1999. After a contentious process, Clinton was ultimately acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. The trial was a significant political event that highlighted deep partisan divisions in American politics.
  • Titanic Artifact Exhibition Opens in Las Vegas The Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition opened in Las Vegas, offering visitors an immersive experience showcasing artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck. The exhibition provided a poignant and educational display of historical items from the ill-fated RMS Titanic, allowing visitors to explore the ship's tragic history and the stories of its passengers.
  • Titanic Artifact Exhibition Opens in Las Vegas The Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition opened in Las Vegas, offering visitors an immersive experience showcasing artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck. The exhibition provided a poignant and educational display of historical items from the ill-fated RMS Titanic, allowing visitors to explore the ship's tragic history and the stories of its passengers.
  • Titanic Artifact Exhibition Opens in Las Vegas The Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition opened in Las Vegas, offering visitors an immersive experience showcasing artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck. The exhibition provided a poignant and educational display of historical items from the ill-fated RMS Titanic, allowing visitors to explore the ship's tragic history and the stories of its passengers.
  • Remembering Elvis Presley's Legacy Fans and music enthusiasts commemorated what would have been Elvis Presley's 54th birthday. Though Elvis had passed away in 1977, his cultural impact and musical legacy continued to resonate strongly with audiences worldwide, cementing his status as the 'King of Rock and Roll'.
  • Remembering Elvis Presley's Legacy Fans and music enthusiasts commemorated what would have been Elvis Presley's 54th birthday. Though Elvis had passed away in 1977, his cultural impact and musical legacy continued to resonate strongly with audiences worldwide, cementing his status as the 'King of Rock and Roll'.
  • Remembering Elvis Presley's Legacy Fans and music enthusiasts commemorated what would have been Elvis Presley's 54th birthday. Though Elvis had passed away in 1977, his cultural impact and musical legacy continued to resonate strongly with audiences worldwide, cementing his status as the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

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

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Detroit Pistons - Atlanta Hawks : 75 - 87
  • New York Knicks - Miami Heat : 78 - 77
  • Sacramento Kings - Utah Jazz : 92 - 99

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bari - Juventus : 0 - 1
  • Bologna - Sampdoria : 2 - 2
  • Parma - Piacenza : 0 - 1
  • Roma - Cagliari : 3 - 1
  • Salernitana - Vicenza : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Oostende : 4 - 0
  • Anderlecht - Kortrijk : 3 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Westerlo : 5 - 3
  • Germinal - Mouscron : 1 - 1
  • Harelbeke - Genk : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Schalke 04 - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 2
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What day of the week was May 16, 1999?


May 16, 1999 was a Sunday and it was the 136th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1999 can also be written as 5/16/1999 in the US and as 16/5/1999 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

  1. - Livin' La Vida Loca youtube
  2. - No Scrubs youtube
  3. - Kiss Me youtube
  4. - Every Morning youtube
  5. - Believe youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1999 was Swear It Again by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

  1. - Swear It Again youtube
  2. - No Scrubs youtube
  3. - I Want It That Way youtube
  4. - You Needed Me youtube
  5. - Right Here Right Now youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1999 was Fortunate by Maxwell, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

  1. - Fortunate youtube
  2. - Who Dat
  3. - No Scrubs youtube
  4. - What's It Gonna Be?!
  5. - Where My Girls At? youtube
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May 16, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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May 16, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1999 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 06:50 am and setting at 10:42 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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