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US date format: 7/21/1999, UK date format: 21/7/1999
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Cancer (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 21, 1999).
The number one song in US was Wild Wild West by Will Smith. 9pm (Till I Come) by ATB was #1 song in the UK.
The Iron Giant, directed by Brad Bird, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1999 while Shadow by Bob Woodward was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Metrosexuality. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Carnivores 2 or Beavis and Butt-head Do U..
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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July 21, 1999 Events
What happened on July 21, 1999?
Historical Events
- Two divers die in the Deer Island Outfall Tunnel during a project to remove safety plugs inside risers leading from the tunnel to the bottom of Massachusetts Bay. (Associated Press)
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July 21, 1999 Famous Deaths
Who died on July 21, 1999?
Other July 21st famous deaths
American astronaut, the first American in space.
American composer; primarily of musical scores and themes for movies and TV shows, but also of orchestral pieces.
American photographer who began her career as a model.
American radio broadcaster from 1939 and by 1952, the original host of the "Today Show," for nine years.
July 21, 1999 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was July 21, 1999?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
July 21st marks the 201st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1999.
There are 163 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 Iron Giant
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Brad Bird
Starring: Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, Vin Diesel
Country: United States of America
The Thomas Crown Affair
Release year: 1999
Directed by: John McTiernan
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara
Country: United States of America
Deep Blue Sea
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Starring: Thomas Jane, Saffron Burrows, Samuel L. Jackson, Jacqueline McKenzie
Country: United States of America
Two Hands
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Gregor Jordan
Starring: Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, David Field, Tom Long
Molly
Release year: 1999
Directed by: John Duigan
Starring: Elisabeth Shue, Aaron Eckhart, Jill Hennessy, Thomas Jane
Music charts
What was the number one song on July 21, 1999? Which were the top hits on July 21, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Will Smith - Wild Wild West
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
- Pearl Jam - Last Kiss
- Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love
Top #5 songs in the UK
- ATB - 9pm (Till I Come)
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
- The Vengaboys - Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
- Will Smith featuring Dru Hill - Wild Wild West
Top #5 R&B songs
- Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee - Wild Wild West
- Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man
- Case - Happily Ever After
Top #5 Latin songs
- Jennifer Lopez With Marc Anthony - No Me Ames
- Enrique Iglesias - Bailamos
- Alejandro Fernandez - Loco
- Cristian - Mi Vida Sin Tu Amor
- Mana - Se Me Olvido Otra Vez
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Metrosexuality
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Rikki Beadle Blair
Life Support
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nelson George
Love in the 21st Century
Release year: 1999
Directed by: PESI Publishing & Media
Black Heaven
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Gilles Marchand
Rasen
Release year: 1999
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1999?
- LIFE: How Boys and Girls Are Different
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Women's Soccer -- July 19, 1999
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11112
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.494
- Wired: Wired - July, 1999
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Shadow
By: Bob Woodward
The New York Times Notable Book of the year Ford declared, "My fellow Americans. Our long national nightmare has ended."
White Oleander
By: Janet Fitch
White Oleander is a novel of rare beauty, power and power that has been hailed all over the world. It tells the story of Ingrid (a brilliant poet who was imprisoned for her crime) and Astrid (her daughter), whose journey …
Lake News
By: Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky's New York Times Bestseller of Hope and Retribution is a powerful introduction to the Blake sisters. They are the strong, determined Lily and resilient Poppy, who form the basis of Delinsky’s bestseller, An Accidental.
The Seat of the Soul
By: Gary Zukav
Oprah Winfrey's foreword and Maya Angelou's preface update the 25th anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller in the New Age category. Also included is a new introduction by author and links to other websites for further study.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Carnivores 2
Beavis and Butt-head Do U.
Bangai-O
Test Drive Off-Road 3
Championship Manager 3
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.94
- Apple AAPL: opens at $54.06
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $93.62
- General Electric GE: opens at $117.06
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.50
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on July 21, 1999?
On July 21, 1999 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is July 21, 1999?
On July 21, 1999 the zodiac sign was Cancer.
Who was the US President on July 21, 1999?
On July 21, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1999?
On July 21, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on July 21, 1999?
On July 21, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on July 21, 1999?
Famous people died on July 21, 1999 include, Jun Etō (江藤 淳).
What was the number one song in July 21, 1999?
The number one song in the week of July 21, 1999 was Wild Wild West by Will Smith in US and 9pm (Till I Come) by ATB in UK.
What were the top hits on July 21, 1999?
The top hits on July 21, 1999 were Wild Wild West by Will Smith, Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, Genie In A Bottle by Christina Aguilera in US and 9pm (Till I Come) by ATB, Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, My Love Is Your Love by Whitney Houston in UK.
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