Thursday August 19, 1999

US date format: 8/19/1999, UK date format: 19/8/1999

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 19, 1999).

Famous birthdays on this day include Ethan Cutkosky .

The number one song in US was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera. Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay was #1 song in the UK.

The Ninth Gate, directed by Roman Polanski, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1999 while Bella Tuscany by Frances Mayes was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Twice in a Lifetime. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance or Barbie: Super Sports.

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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August 19, 1999 Events

What happened on August 19, 1999?


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  • In Belgrade, tens of thousands of Serbians rally to demand the resignation of Federal Republic of Yugoslavia President Slobodan Milosevic.
  • Mandarin Airlines Flight 642 crashes in Hong Kong.
  • GPS Week Numbers Reset to 0

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August 19, 1999 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on August 19, 1999?

Other August 19th famous birthdays

  • Bill Clinton

    American politician from 1963, a graduate of Yale Law school, Governor of Arkansas in 1978 at age 32 and sworn into office as U.S. President 1/20/1993, 11:59 AM EST, Washington DC, and inaugurated for a second term on 1/20/1997, 12:05 PM EST, Washington, DC.

  • French politician who served in the government of France as Minister of Vocational Education from 2000 to 2002. He was also a member of the French Senate, representing the département of Essonne.

  • Matthew Perry

    American actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the long-running hit TV series, "Friends."

  • American rapper and actor.

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If August 19, 1999 is your birthday you are 23 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 19.

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August 19, 1999 Famous Deaths


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August 19, 1999 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Leo

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo

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August 19, 1999 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 19, 1999?


The day of the week was Thursday.

August 19th marks the 230th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1999.

There are 134 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 Ninth Gate

The Ninth Gate

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner

Country: United States of America

In Too Deep

In Too Deep

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Michael Rymer

Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci

The Muse

The Muse

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Albert Brooks

Starring: Albert Brooks, Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell, Jeff Bridges

The Astronaut's Wife

The Astronaut's Wife

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Rand Ravich

Starring: Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp, Joe Morton, Clea DuVall

The Omega Code

The Omega Code

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Robert Marcarelli

Starring: Casper Van Dien, Michael York, Catherine Oxenberg, Michael Ironside

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 19, 1999? Which were the top hits on August 19, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Genie In A Bottle
  2. - Bills, Bills, Billsyoutube
  3. - Tell Me It's Real
  4. - Summer Girls
  5. - All Star

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Better Off Alone
  2. - When You Say Nothing At All
  3. - Livin' La Vida Locayoutube
  4. - If I Let You Go
  5. - If Ya Gettin' Down

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Bills, Bills, Billsyoutube
  2. - Tell Me It's Real
  3. - Fortunate
  4. - Spend My Life With You
  5. - So Anxious

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Loco
  2. - De Hoy En Adelante
  3. - No Me Ames
  4. - Dejate Querer
  5. - El Peor De Mis Fracasos

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Twice in a Lifetime

Twice in a Lifetime

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Bud Yorkin

Hidden Love

Hidden Love

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Alessandro Capone

Toast

Toast

Release year: 1999

Directed by: S.J. Clarkson

Metrosexuality

Metrosexuality

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair

Life Support

Life Support

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Nelson George

Magazine Covers

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Books

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Bella Tuscany by Frances Mayes

Bella Tuscany

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A CLASSIC FROM UNDER MAGNOLIA Frances Mayes' #1 New York Times Bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun was a bestselling classic

Granny Dan by Danielle Steel

Granny Dan

By:

She had always been my grandmother Dan, and she was always old to me. In another time and place, however, there was dancing, people, laughter and love.

Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell

Point of Origin

By:

"Sears"

The First World War by John Keegan

The First World War

By:

The modern world was created by the First World War. It was a conflict of unprecedented ferocity that abruptly ended the relative peace of the Victorian era and unleashed such demons in the twentieth.

Bill And Hillary by Christopher Andersen

Bill And Hillary

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They are by all definitions one of history's most extraordinary couples. He the irrepressible country-boy populist with Southern charm and ambition, and she the brilliant lawyer who has a passion for power and,

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: LucasArts

Barbie: Super Sports

Barbie: Super Sports

Platform: PlayStation, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel Interactive Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (PS1 version)

Aqua Rush

Aqua Rush

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Namco

F-1 World Grand Prix II

F-1 World Grand Prix II

Platform: Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Dreamcast

Genre: Sim racing

Publisher: Video System

Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.

Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.

Platform: Nintendo 64, PlayStation, Game Boy Color

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: JP Acclaim Japan and Taito (PS)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


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  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.37
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $59.81
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $84.56
  • General Electric GE: opens at $110.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.87

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 19, 1999?

On August 19, 1999 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is August 19, 1999?

On August 19, 1999 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 19, 1999?

On August 19, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1999?

On August 19, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1999?

On August 19, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on August 19, 1999?

On August 19, 1999 several famous people were born including, Ethan Cutkosky.

Which famous people died on August 19, 1999?

Famous people died on August 19, 1999 include, Rodrigo Riera.

What was the number one song in August 19, 1999?

The number one song in the week of August 19, 1999 was Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera in US and Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay in UK.

What were the top hits on August 19, 1999?

The top hits on August 19, 1999 were Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera, Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, Tell Me It's Real by K-Ci & JoJo in US and Better Off Alone by DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay, When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating, Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin in UK.