What happened on Thursday July 22, 1999?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1999:

• Persecution of Falun Gong in China The Chinese government under President Jiang Zemin initiates a comprehensive nationwide campaign to suppress and ban the Falun Gong spiritual movement, marking the beginning of a systematic crackdown on the religious practice that would continue for years.
• Microsoft Launches MSN Messenger Microsoft releases the first version of MSN Messenger, a groundbreaking instant messaging platform that would become a significant communication tool for millions of users worldwide during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
• Coronation of Mohammed VI in Morocco Mohammed VI ascends to the Moroccan throne following the death of his father, King Hassan II, marking a significant moment of royal succession and potential political transition in the North African kingdom.
• Woodstock '99 Music Festival Begins The controversial Woodstock '99 music festival commences at Griffiss Park in Rome, New York, an event later remembered for its chaotic atmosphere, high tensions, and significant departures from the peaceful ethos of the original 1969 Woodstock.
• ANA Flight 61 Hijacking An aircraft operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) is hijacked in Tokyo, representing a significant aviation security incident that likely prompted heightened safety protocols.
• Death of Megadeth Drummer Gar Samuelson Gar Samuelson, the original drummer of the influential heavy metal band Megadeth, passes away, marking a significant loss for the music community and the band's early history.

Events in 1999

July 22, 1999: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1999

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1999

July 22, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 22, 1999:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $53.63
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $94.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $116.62
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.62

July 22, 1999 was a Thursday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1999 can also be written as 7/22/1999 in the US and as 22/7/1999 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1999 in July 1999 calendar

Famous people died on July 22, 1999:

• Gar Samuelson

  Original drummer of the legendary heavy metal band Megadeth, known for his influential drumming style in the early thrash metal scene.

• Gaspare Babini

Famous people who died in 1999

Famous people who died on July 22nd

July 22, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1999 was Wild Wild West by Will Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Will Smith - Wild Wild West
2. Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
3. Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle
4. Pearl Jam - Last Kiss
5. Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love

July 22, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1999 was 9pm (Till I Come) by ATB, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. ATB - 9pm (Till I Come)
2. Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
3. Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
4. The Vengaboys - Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!
5. Will Smith featuring Dru Hill - Wild Wild West

July 22, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1999 was Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. Destiny's Child - Bills, Bills, Bills
2. Maxwell - Fortunate
3. Will Smith Featuring Dru Hill & Kool Mo Dee - Wild Wild West
4. Chante Moore - Chante's Got A Man
5. Case - Happily Ever After

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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July 22, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 22, 1999 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 01:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Jul 28, 1999.

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Someone born on July 22, 1999 is:

25 years 9 months old,

or 309 months and 22 days old,

or 1346 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9428 days old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 22, 1999.

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