Sunday December 26, 1999
US date format: 12/26/1999, UK date format: 26/12/1999
It was Sunday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on December 26, 1999). 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.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Smooth by Santana.
In UK The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits.
Temptations, directed by Romy Hayes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1999
while Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Nightcap.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing The ClueFinders 5th Grade Adventures: The Secret of the Living Volcano or Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1999, at December 26 across the years or at December 1999 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 26, 1999?
Holidays
- The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- First day of Kwanzaa
- Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
- Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
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Events
- The storm Lothar sweeps across Central Europe, killing 137 and causing US$1.3 billion in damage.
- Storm Lothar killed 137 people as it crossed France, southern Germany, and Switzerland.
Famous Deaths
President of India (Born 1918).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Green Mile
Directed by: Frank Darabont
Starring: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Country: United States of America
Magnolia
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Country: United States of America
The Insider
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora
Country: United States of America
Wo de fu qin mu qin
Directed by: Yimou Zhang
Starring: Ziyi Zhang, Honglei Sun, Hao Zheng, Yulian Zhao
Sleepy Hollow
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 26, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- 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
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
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
Sport Games on December 26, 1999
NBA
American Basketball- Boston Celtics - Los Angeles Clippers : 100 - 103
- Charlotte Hornets - Detroit Pistons : 96 - 114
- Chicago Bulls - New Jersey Nets : 76 - 103
- Dallas Mavericks - Sacramento Kings : 111 - 118
- Golden State Warriors - Phoenix Suns : 88 - 108
NFL
American Football- Arizona Cardinals - Atlanta Falcons : 14 - 37
- Buffalo Bills - New England Patriots : 13 - 10
- Carolina Panthers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 20 - 30
- Chicago Bears - St. Louis Rams : 12 - 34
- Cincinnati Bengals - Baltimore Ravens : 0 - 22
Division 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Birmingham - Sheffield United : 0 - 2
- Blackburn - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 1
- Charlton - Crystal Palace : 2 - 1
- Crewe - Huddersfield : 1 - 1
- Fulham - Ipswich : 0 - 0
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Blackpool - Stoke : 1 - 2
- Brentford - Bristol City : 2 - 1
- Bristol Rvs - Millwall : 1 - 0
- Bury - Burnley : 4 - 2
- Cardiff - Reading : 1 - 0
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Walking with Dinosaurs
Starring: Kenneth Branagh
Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony
Anna and the King
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Nightcap
Directed by: Claude Chabrol
Superstar
Directed by: Bruce McCulloch
How old am I?
If December 26, 1999 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1999?
- LIFE: 2000 Years Of Christianity
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Columbine Tapes -- Dec. 20, 1999
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11229
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.518519
- Wired: Wired - December, 1999
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Pop Goes the Weasel
By: James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross is back-and he's in love. But his happiness is threatened by a series of chilling murders in Washington, D.C., murders with a pattern so twisted they leave investigators reeling.
Galileo'S Daughter
By: Dava Sobel
Inspired by a long fascination with Galileo, and by the remarkable surviving letters of his daughter Maria Celeste, a cloistered nun, Dava Sobel has crafted a biography that dramatically recolors the
The Greatest Generation
By: Tom Brokaw
The instant classic and runaway bestseller that changed the way we saw World War II and an entire generation of Americans, from the beloved journalist whose own iconic career has lasted more than fifty years.
Atlantis Found
By: Clive Cussler
Marine explorer Dirk Pitt faces off against an elite army from an era gone-by in order to uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization in this #1 New York Times-bestselling series.
Saving Faith
By: David Baldacci
Believe the Power In a secluded house not far from Washington, D.C., the FBI is interviewing one of the most important witnesses it has ever had, a young woman named Faith
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Creatures 3
The ClueFinders 5th Grade Adventures: The Secret of the Living Volcano
Bugdom
Fighting Steel
Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 26, 1999?
On December 26, 1999 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is December 26, 1999?
On December 26, 1999 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 26, 1999?
On December 26, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1999?
On December 26, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 26, 1999?
On December 26, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on December 26, 1999?
Famous people died on December 26, 1999 include, Shankar Dayal Sharma.
What was the number one song in December 26, 1999?
The number one song in the week of December 26, 1999 was Smooth by Santana in US and The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard in UK.
What were the top hits on December 26, 1999?
The top hits on December 26, 1999 were Smooth by Santana, Back At One by Brian McKnight, I Wanna Love You Forever by Jessica Simpson in US and The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta by Artful Dodger featuring Craig David, King Of My Castle by The Wamdue Project in UK.
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