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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.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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August 19, 1999 Events
What happened on August 19, 1999?
Historical Events
- 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?
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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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August 19, 1999 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 19, 1999?
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Brazilian diplomat (Born 1948).
![Alastair Sim]()
Scottish actor in film and on stage, making his debut on stage at the age of 30 and film at 35.
![Hermione Baddeley]()
England, United Kingdom -- Actress (Camp Runamuck, Maude, Good Life).
French pioneer of electronic music, inventor of the.
August 19, 1999 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Leo
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
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
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
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Johnny Depp, Frank Langella, Lena Olin, Emmanuelle Seigner
Country: United States of America
In Too Deep
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Michael Rymer
Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci
The Muse
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Albert Brooks
Starring: Albert Brooks, Sharon Stone, Andie MacDowell, Jeff Bridges
The Astronaut's Wife
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rand Ravich
Starring: Charlize Theron, Johnny Depp, Joe Morton, Clea DuVall
The Omega Code
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Robert Marcarelli
Starring: Casper Van Dien, Michael York, Catherine Oxenberg, Michael Ironside
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
- Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- K-Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real
- LFO - Summer Girls
- Smash Mouth - All Star
Top #5 songs in the UK
- DJ Jurgen Presents Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone
- Ronan Keating - When You Say Nothing At All
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Westlife - If I Let You Go
- Five - If Ya Gettin' Down
Top #5 R&B songs
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- K-Ci & JoJo - Tell Me It's Real
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Eric Benet Featuring Tamia - Spend My Life With You
- Ginuwine - So Anxious
Top #5 Latin songs
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Millie - De Hoy En Adelante
- Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony - No Me Ames
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Dejate Querer
- Marco Antonio Solis - 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
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Bud Yorkin
Hidden Love
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alessandro Capone
Toast
Release year: 1999
Directed by: S.J. Clarkson
Metrosexuality
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair
Life Support
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nelson George
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1999?
- LIFE: Remembering Jackie Kennedy
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: The Blair Witch Project -- Aug. 16, 1999
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9703
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.498
- Wired: Wired - August, 1999
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Bella Tuscany
By: Frances Mayes
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
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.
The First World War
By: John Keegan
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
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
Barbie: Super Sports
Aqua Rush
F-1 World Grand Prix II
Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M.
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- 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.
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