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December 21, 1999 was the 355th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 21, 1999 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 21, 1999, who was born and died on December 21, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smooth by Santana), movies (e.g. Temptations, directed by Romy Hayes), TV series (e.g. Nightcap) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1999?
- December 21, 1999: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 21, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- December 21, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1999?
- December 21, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1999?
What day of the week was December 21, 1999?
December 21, 1999 was a Tuesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1999 can also be written as 12/21/1999 in the US and as 21/12/1999 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1999: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1999:
- The spanish civil guard intercepts a van loaded with 950 kg of explosives that eta intended to use to blow up torre picasso in madrid, spain.
- The spanish civil guard intercepts near calatayud (zaragoza) a madrid-bound van driven by eta and loaded with 950 kg of explosives. the next day, another van loaded with 750 kg is found not far from there. the incident is known as "la caravana de la muerte" (the caravan of death). shortly after 9/11, eta confirmed their plan had been to blow down torre picasso
- Cubana de aviación flight 1216 overshoots the runway at la aurora international airport, killing 18.
December 21, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 21, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $98.19
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $112.37
- General Electric GE: opens at $153.69
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $108.50
December 21, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Milwaukee Bucks - Sacramento Kings : 95 - 108
- New Jersey Nets - Toronto Raptors : 87 - 116
- Phoenix Suns - San Antonio Spurs : 90 - 91
- Portland Trail Blazers - Houston Rockets : 89 - 79
- Seattle SuperSonics - Indiana Pacers : 103 - 113
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Alaves - Real Madrid : 1 - 3
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- Panahaiki - PAOK : 1 - 2
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- MVV Maastricht - PSV Eindhoven : 0 - 2
December 21, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 21, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1999 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 06:53 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1999.
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Who was born on December 21, 1999?
Famous people born on December 21, 1999:
- Mario Selman
Younow star.
- Martin Assomo
- Trova Boni
- Alfie Doughty
- Renee Holmes
- Justin Lonwijk
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 4 months old,
or 292 months and 2 days old,
or 1270 weeks
or 8890 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 1999.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1999?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 21, 1999.
December 21, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1999:
- Hisashi Ouchi
Japanese nuclear engineer involved in a critical nuclear accident.
- Alessandro Niccoli
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1999:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 21, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Santana - Smooth
- Brian McKnight - Back At One
- Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
- Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
- Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
December 21, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1999 was The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 21, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - The Millennium Prayer
- Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
- The Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle
- Alice Deejay - Back In My Life
- Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
December 21, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 21, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
- Kevon Edmonds - 24/7
- Guy - Dancin'
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
December 21, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 1999 was Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine] by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 21, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 21, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
- Marc Anthony - Dimelo [I Need To Know]
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
- Victor Manuelle - Pero Dile
- Los Rieleros del Norte - Te Quiero Mucho
December 21, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Temptations
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Romy Hayes
Starring: Lauren Hays, Monique Parent, Jay Huguley, Brad Bartram
Web of Seduction
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Blain Brown
Starring: Lauren Hays, Eric Acsell, Tracy Ryan, Stephan Camus
Galaxy Quest
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub
Country: United States of America
Angela's Ashes
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens
Titus
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Julie Taymor
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jessica Lange, Osheen Jones, Dario D'Ambrosi
December 21, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 1999 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Nightcap
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Claude Chabrol
Anna and the King
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Casting Couch
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Christopher Clam
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony
Release year: 1999
Walking with Dinosaurs
Release year: 1999
Starring: Kenneth Branagh
December 21, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tuesdays With Morrie
By: Mitch Albom
Perhaps it was a grandparent or teacher or a friend. For those who are older and more patient, wiser, and can help you navigate the world, they will be able to give you sound advice and help you find your …
Personal Injuries
By: Scott Turow
Robbie Feaver believes that the law is about making a play to a client, a jury or a judge. The flashy, womanizing, multimillionaire personal injury lawyer is caught giving bribes.
Atlantis Found
By: Clive Cussler
Dirk Pitt, a marine explorer, faces an elite army from an earlier era to discover the secrets of an ancient civilisation in this #1 New York Times bestseller series.
And The Crowd Goes Wild
By: Joe Garner
The New York Times Bestseller The USA Today Bestseller The Wall Street Journal Bestseller Fans wept. The crowd cheered. The announcers went wild. It was a must to be there.
Monster
By: Jonathan Kellerman
Alex Delaware is back! He's back in Alex Delaware's new novel Monster by Jonathan Kellerman, an ingenious and riveting novel.
December 21, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Army Men: Toys in Space
Tony Hawk's
Buffers Evolution
Age of Wonders
Fighter Squadron: The Screamin' Demons Over Europe
Who was the US President on December 21, 1999?
On December 21, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1999?
On December 21, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1999?
On December 21, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
What happened in 1999?
1999 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Euro currency is introduced in 11 countries - members of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden).
- A brutal snowstorm smashes into the Midwestern United States, causing 14 inches (359 mm) of snow at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 19 inches (487 mm) at Chicago, Illinois. In Chicago, temperatures plunge to -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C), and 68 deaths are reported.
- Israel detains, and later expels, 14 members of Concerned Christians.
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What was the calendar for December 1999?
December 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
