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May 12, 1999 was the 132nd day of the year 1999, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 12, 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 May 12, 1999, who was born and died on May 12, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin), movies (e.g. Dogma, directed by Kevin Smith), TV series (e.g. Unzipped) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 1999?
- May 12, 1999: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- May 12, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
- May 12, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 1999?
- May 12, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 12, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 1999?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1999?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 1999?
What day of the week was May 12, 1999?
May 12, 1999 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 12, 1999 can also be written as 5/12/1999 in the US and as 12/5/1999 in UK and Europe.
May 12, 1999: What happened on that day?
May 12, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 12, 1999:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.50
- Apple AAPL: opens at $44.88
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $80.75
- General Electric GE: opens at $110.69
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $221.13
May 12, 1999: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Atlanta Hawks - Detroit Pistons : 63 - 79
- Miami Heat - New York Knicks : 73 - 97
- Portland Trail Blazers - Phoenix Suns : 103 - 93
- Utah Jazz - Sacramento Kings : 81 - 84
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Hannover - Uerdingen : 3 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Blackburn - Man United : 0 - 0
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- Eleysina - Aris : 0 - 1
- Ethnikos Piraeus - Olympiakos : 0 - 3
- Iraklis - Xanthi : 2 - 2
- Kavala - Apollon : 0 - 1
- OFI - PAOK : 3 - 2
May 12, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 12, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 12, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 1999 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 May 12, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 05:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1999 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1999.
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Who was born on May 12, 1999?
Famous people born on May 12, 1999:
- Sabrina Carpenter
Musician.
- Summer McKeen
Youtube star.
- Léa Khelifi
- Eduard Sarapij
- Marino Satō
- Vasilije Terzić
- Nair Tiknizyan
- Christian Watson
- Mārtiņš Bots
- William Balikwisha
- Nyu Eiko
- Andrea Fuentes
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
![Emilio Estevez]()
Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
![Rami Malek]()
Rami MalekRami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
![Ving Rhames]()
Ving RhamesVing rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
![Katharine Hepburn]()
Katharine HepburnAmerican actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Gabriel Byrne]()
Gabriel ByrneIrish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
![Burt Bacharach]()
Burt BacharachAmerican composer and pianist of popular music.
![Jason Biggs]()
Jason BiggsHe was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
![Malin Akerman]()
Malin AkermanSwedish-canadian model and actress.
![Catherine Tate]()
Catherine TateEnglish actor, comedian, and writer.
May 12, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 24 years 11 months old,
or 299 months and 6 days old,
or 1301 weeks and 1 day old,
or 9108 days old,
if you were born on May 12, 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 May 12, 1999?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1999?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 12, 1999.
May 12, 1999: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 1999:
- Saul Steinberg
Romania -- cartoonist / illustrator (new yorker).
- Abd-al-Aziz ibn Abd-Allah ibn Baaz
1993-1999 grand mufti in saudi arabia (born 1910).
- Penny Santon
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![Monica Zetterlund]()
Monica ZetterlundSwedish singer and actress (born 1937).
![Louis Calhern]()
Louis CalhernAmerican actor and singer (d. 1956).
![Cornell Borchers]()
Cornell BorchersGermany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
![Lillian Roth]()
Lillian RothActress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
![Elisabeth Bergner]()
Elisabeth BergnerGerman actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 1999:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 1999:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 1999:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 1999: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 10th and May 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 12, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 12, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
- Sugar Ray - Every Morning
- Cher - Believe
May 12, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1999 was Swear It Again by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 12, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Westlife - Swear It Again
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Backstreet Boys - I Want It That Way
- Boyzone - You Needed Me
- Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now
May 12, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1999 was Fortunate by Maxwell, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 12, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Maxwell - Fortunate
- JT Money Featuring Sole - Who Dat
- TLC - No Scrubs
- Busta Rhymes Featuring Janet - What's It Gonna Be?!
- 702 - Where My Girls At?
May 12, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 1999 was Livin' La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.
May 12, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 12, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 10th and May 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricky Martin - Livin' La Vida Loca
- Elvis Crespo - Pintame
- Marco Antonio Solis - Si Te Pudiera Mentir
- Juan Luis Guerra 440 - El Niagara En Bicicleta
- Shakira - Inevitable
May 12, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dogma
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Starring: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Bud Cort
Country: United States of America
The Virgin Suicides
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, James Woods, Kathleen Turner
Country: United States of America
The Straight Story
Release year: 1999
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Joseph A. Carpenter
Felicia's Journey
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Atom Egoyan
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Arsinée Khanjian, Elaine Cassidy, Sheila Reid
The Love Letter
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Peter Ho-Sun Chan
Starring: Kate Capshaw, Tom Everett Scott, Tom Selleck, Blythe Danner
May 12, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:
Unzipped
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Lionsgate
Futurama
Release year: 1999
Written by: David X. Cohen, Matt Groening
Starring: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Country: United States of America
Pet Shop of Horrors
Release year: 1999
Rosalinda
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Beatriz Sheridan
The Awful Truth
Release year: 1999
Directed by: Leo McCarey
May 12, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Abide With Me
By: E. Lynn Harris
E. Lynn Harris's highly anticipated conclusion to the Invisible Life trilogy is here. It tells the story of how his beloved characters, Nicole Springer and Raymond change over time.
Yesterday, I Cried
By: Iyanla Vanzant
What are the lessons to be learned from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and rejection? What are the lessons to be learned when someone you love is taken from you?
The Testament
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a luxurious Virginia office, a wealthy, angry old man is furiously rewriting the will. Troy Phelan, who is about to die, wants to send a message his children, ex-wives and his minions. This message will …
The Poisonwood Bible
By: Barbara Kingsolver
The Poisonwood Bible tells the story of Nathan Price's wife and four daughters. He was an evangelical Baptist preacher who took his family and mission to Belgium in 1959.
May 12, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 12, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Abomination: The Nemesis Project
Coaster Works
Crisis Zone
Test Drive 6
Aqua Rush
Who was the US President on May 12, 1999?
On May 12, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1999?
On May 12, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 1999?
On May 12, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of May. 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 May 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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 May 1999?
May 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
