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US date format: 3/17/1999, UK date format: 17/3/1999
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Pisces (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on March 17, 1999).
The number one song in US was Believe by Cher. Baby One More Time by Britney Spears was #1 song in the UK.
The Matrix, directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1999 while The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Pet Shop of Horrors. If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland or The ClueFinders Reading Adventures.
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 Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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March 17, 1999 Events
What happened on March 17, 1999?
Historical Events
- The Roth 401(k) is introduced by U.S. Senator William Roth.
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March 17, 1999 Famous Deaths
Who died on March 17, 1999?
British comedian (Born 1936).
Other March 17th famous deaths
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American actress who was on-stage from age five; being a player in child and juvenile roles that led to adult fame that continued to grow...
French fashion designer and bon vivant with jet-set clientele.
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Actress (Night is My Future), dies of cancer at 68.
British rock bassist (Blind Faith, Traffic), dies at age 44 (born 1946).
March 17, 1999 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Pisces
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
March 17, 1999 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was March 17, 1999?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
March 17th marks the 75th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1999.
There are 289 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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The Matrix
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Country: United States of America
International Khiladi
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Umesh Mehra
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Rajat Bedi, Vivek Shaq
Kate's Addiction
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Eric DelaBarre
Starring: Kari Wuhrer, Farrah Forke, Matthew Porretta, Matt Borlenghi
Arlington Road
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Mark Pellington
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis
Road Kill
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Matthew Leutwyler
Starring: Jennifer Rubin, Erik Palladino, Billy Jayne, Tony Denison
Music charts
What was the number one song on March 17, 1999? Which were the top hits on March 17, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Cher - Believe
- Whitney Houston - Heartbreak Hotel
- Monica - Angel Of Mine
- Mariah Carey - I Still Believe
- Sarah McLachlan - Angel
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Britney Spears - Baby One More Time
- Boyzone - When The Going Gets Tough
- Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay
- Blur - Tender
- The Vengaboys - We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price - Heartbreak Hotel
- Jesse Powell - You
- Mariah Carey - I Still Believe/Pure Imagination
- Monica - Angel Of Mine
- Faith Evans Featuring Puff Daddy - All Night Long
Top #5 Latin songs
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Palomita Blanca
- Jerry Rivera - Ese
- Marco Antonio Solis - Si Te Pudiera Mentir
- Enrique Iglesias - Nunca Te Olvidare
- MDO - No Puedo Olvidar
Sport Games on March 17, 1999
NBA
American Basketball- Chicago Bulls - Orlando Magic : 94 - 103
- Dallas Mavericks - New Jersey Nets : 87 - 88
- Houston Rockets - Denver Nuggets : 114 - 109
- Indiana Pacers - Philadelphia 76ers : 110 - 114
- Los Angeles Clippers - Boston Celtics : 84 - 118
Eredivisie
Football (Netherlands)- Cambuur - Feyenoord : 1 - 5
- For Sittard - Utrecht : 3 - 2
- NAC Breda - Waalwijk : 0 - 2
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
The Sopranos
Release year: 1999
Written by: David Chase
Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Country: United States of America
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
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in March 1999?
- LIFE: Katie Holmes
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Monica Lewinsky -- Mar. 15, 1999
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9682
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.476
- Wired: Wired - March, 1999
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Poisonwood Bible
By: Barbara Kingsolver
The Poisonwood Bible tells the story of Nathan Price's wife and four daughters. He was an evangelical Baptist preacher who took his family and mission to Belgium in 1959.
Single & Single
By: John le Carré
John le Carre's classic novels guide readers through the complex shadow worlds international intrigue with unparalleled skill and knowledge. They have won him unsurpassed worldwide acclaim.
Be Cool
By: Elmore Leonard
Get Shorty's Chili Pepper Palmer is back in Be Cool. This classic suspense novel by Elmore Leonard, New York Times bestseller, is called "Be Cool".
River's End
By: Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times Bestseller Author presents a captivating tale of one woman’s broken innocence, terrifying search for truth, and a heart’s journey towards healing. Olivia's parents were among Hollywood's most famous couples...until the night that a monster took her …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The ClueFinders Reading Adventures
Pharaoh
Armored Fist 3
Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.25
- Apple AAPL: opens at $35.94
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $169.06
- General Electric GE: opens at $110.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.50
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on March 17, 1999?
On March 17, 1999 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is March 17, 1999?
On March 17, 1999 the zodiac sign was Pisces.
Who was the US President on March 17, 1999?
On March 17, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1999?
On March 17, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 17, 1999?
On March 17, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on March 17, 1999?
Famous people died on March 17, 1999 include, Rod Hull, Jean Pierre-Bloch, Ernest Gold.
What was the number one song in March 17, 1999?
The number one song in the week of March 17, 1999 was Believe by Cher in US and Baby One More Time by Britney Spears in UK.
What were the top hits on March 17, 1999?
The top hits on March 17, 1999 were Believe by Cher, Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston, Angel Of Mine by Monica in US and Baby One More Time by Britney Spears, When The Going Gets Tough by Boyzone, It's Not Right But It's Okay by Whitney Houston in UK.
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