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US date format: 12/29/1999, UK date format: 29/12/1999
The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 29, 1999).
Famous birthdays on this day include Young Marqus and Allison Ruiz.
The number one song in US was Smooth by Santana. Praise You by Fatboy Slim was #1 song in the UK.
Drowning Mona, directed by Nick Gomez, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1999 while Plainsong by Kent Haruf was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Nightcap. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Lego Rock Raiders or Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King 2.
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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December 29, 1999 Events
What happened on December 29, 1999?
Historical Events
- Former Beatle George Harrison is stabbed several times in the chest by Michael Anram, who had broken into his home. Harrison's wife wrestles the knife out the assailant's hand before the police arrives. The man apparently believed that Harrison was the devil. He was later charged with attempted murder
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December 29, 1999 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 29, 1999?
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December 29, 1999 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 29, 1999?
British criminologist (Born 1906).
Other December 29th famous deaths
American biochemist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Born 1912).
American artist, sculptor, painter in the minimalist style.
French writer and illustrator of comics and the creator of the character Barbarella.
American trumpet player and composer (d. 2008).
December 29, 1999 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Capricorn
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
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
December 29, 1999 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 29, 1999?
The day of the week was Wednesday.
December 29th marks the 362nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1999.
There are 2 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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Drowning Mona
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Nick Gomez
Starring: Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis
Country: United States of America
My Dog Skip
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Jay Russell
Starring: Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson
Ordinary Decent Criminal
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Thaddeus O'Sullivan
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Mullan, Stephen Dillane
Passion of Mind
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Alain Berliner
Starring: Demi Moore, Eloise Eonnet, Hadrian Dagannaud-Brouard, Chaya Cuénot
Wildflower
Release year: 1999
Directed by: David Michael Latt
Starring: C.C. Costigan, Kim Little, Chris Hoffman, Dean Stapleton
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 29, 1999? Which were the top hits on December 29, 1999?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Santana - Smooth
- Brian McKnight - Back At One
- Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
- Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
- Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Fatboy Slim - Praise You
- Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
- Steps - Heartbeat / Tragedy
- Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
- Blockster - You Should Be...
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
- Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
- Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite
Top #5 Latin songs
- Enrique Iglesias - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
- Cristian - Alguna Vez
- Victor Manuelle - Pero Dile
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Ofrezco Un Corazon
- Carlos Vives - Fruta Fresca
Sport Games on December 29, 1999
NBA
American Basketball- Detroit Pistons - Chicago Bulls : 91 - 77
- Indiana Pacers - Atlanta Hawks : 116 - 89
- Miami Heat - Orlando Magic : 109 - 106
- Milwaukee Bucks - Charlotte Hornets : 105 - 109
- Philadelphia 76ers - Golden State Warriors : 97 - 94
Premier League
UK Soccer- Aston Villa - Tottenham : 1 - 1
- Chelsea - Sheffield Weds : 3 - 0
Ethniki Katigoria
Football (Greece)- AEK - Panionios : 0 - 1
- Ionikos - Olympiakos : 1 - 2
- OFI - Iraklis : 1 - 1
- Panathinaikos - Panahaiki : 7 - 1
- PAOK - Proodeytiki : 1 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1999?
- LIFE: 2000 Years Of Christianity
- Time: Amazon.com's Jeff Bezos.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9722
- 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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Plainsong
By: Kent Haruf
Kent Haruf is a rambunctious but never seems so. He interweaves stories from a high school girl who is pregnant, a teacher who is lonely, and a couple of boys left behind by their parents.
The Greatest Generation Speaks
By: Tom Brokaw
"I was covering the fiftieth anniversary of D-Day for NBC News when I first realized how much we owe the World War II Generation.
A Walk To Remember
By: Nicholas Sparks
There was a time in history when the world was more sweet ....when Beaufort's women wore dresses and Beaufort's men wore hats ..... Every April, Landon Carter recalls 1958, his final year at Beaufort High.
Pop Goes the Weasel
By: James Patterson
Detective Alex Cross is back and he's in love. His happiness is threatened by a series harrowing murders in Washington, D.C., that leave investigators reeling.
Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban
By: J. K. Rowling
This is the third book in Harry Potter's bestselling series. It features stunning full-color illustrations by Jim Kay, an award-winning artist! Sirius Black was a notorious prisoner in Azkaban's dreadful fortress. He was held there for twelve long years.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Lego Rock Raiders
Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King 2
Armored Core: Master of Arena
Clue Chronicles: Fatal Illusion
Bust a Groove 2
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $96.81
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $116.94
- General Electric GE: opens at $158.00
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $110.44
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 29, 1999?
On December 29, 1999 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is December 29, 1999?
On December 29, 1999 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Who was the US President on December 29, 1999?
On December 29, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1999?
On December 29, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 29, 1999?
On December 29, 1999 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 29, 1999?
On December 29, 1999 several famous people were born including, Young Marqus, Allison Ruiz.
Which famous people died on December 29, 1999?
Famous people died on December 29, 1999 include, Leon Radzinowicz.
What was the number one song in December 29, 1999?
The number one song in the week of December 29, 1999 was Smooth by Santana in US and Praise You by Fatboy Slim in UK.
What were the top hits on December 29, 1999?
The top hits on December 29, 1999 were Smooth by Santana, Back At One by Brian McKnight, I Wanna Love You Forever by Jessica Simpson in US and Praise You by Fatboy Slim, I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife, Heartbeat / Tragedy by Steps in UK.
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