Wednesday March 17, 1999, St. Patrick's Day

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.

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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?

Other March 17th famous deaths

  • Helen Hayes

    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.

  • Mai Zetterling

    Actress (Night is My Future), dies of cancer at 68.

  • British rock bassist (Blind Faith, Traffic), dies at age 44 (born 1946).

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March 17, 1999 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Pisces

Pisces personality

Who should a Pisces marry?

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

Personality of March born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

Rabbit

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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

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

International Khiladi

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Umesh Mehra

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Rajat Bedi, Vivek Shaq

Kate's Addiction

Kate's Addiction

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Eric DelaBarre

Starring: Kari Wuhrer, Farrah Forke, Matthew Porretta, Matt Borlenghi

Arlington Road

Arlington Road

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Mark Pellington

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis

Road Kill

Road Kill

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Matthew Leutwyler

Starring: Jennifer Rubin, Erik Palladino, Billy Jayne, Tony Denison

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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

  1. - Believeyoutube
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - Angel Of Mine
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - Angel

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Baby One More Time
  2. - When The Going Gets Tough
  3. - It's Not Right But It's Okay
  4. - Tender
  5. - We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Heartbreak Hotel
  2. - You
  3. - I Still Believe/Pure Imagination
  4. - Angel Of Mine
  5. - All Night Long

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Palomita Blanca
  2. - Ese
  3. - Si Te Pudiera Mentir
  4. - Nunca Te Olvidare
  5. - No Puedo Olvidar
Sport Games on March 17, 1999

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
See all Basketball game results of March 17, 1999

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Football (Netherlands)
  • Cambuur - Feyenoord : 1 - 5
  • For Sittard - Utrecht : 3 - 2
  • NAC Breda - Waalwijk : 0 - 2
See all Football game results of March 17, 1999

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Pet Shop of Horrors

Pet Shop of Horrors

Release year: 1999

Rosalinda

Rosalinda

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Beatriz Sheridan

The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Leo McCarey

The Sopranos

The Sopranos

Release year: 1999

Written by:

Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Country: United States of America

The League of Gentlemen

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

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Books

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The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

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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

Single & Single

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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

Be Cool

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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

River's End

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#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 …

Southern Cross by Patricia Cornwell

Southern Cross

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Patricia Cornwell

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Platformer

The ClueFinders Reading Adventures

The ClueFinders Reading Adventures

Platform: PC (Windows, Macintosh)

Genre: Educational/Adventure

Publisher: The Learning Company

Pharaoh

Pharaoh

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Strategy/Simulation

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Armored Fist 3

Armored Fist 3

Platform: PC

Genre: simulation game

Publisher: NovaLogic

Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe

Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Activision

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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.