Wednesday February 24, 1999: on this day

February 24, 1999 was the 55th day of the year 1999, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 1999, who was born and died on February 24, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Angel Of Mine by Monica), movies (e.g. Cruel Intentions, directed by Roger Kumble), TV series (e.g. Pet Shop Of Horrors) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 24th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 1999?


February 24, 1999 was a Wednesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1999 can also be written as 2/24/1999 in the US and as 24/2/1999 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 1999: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1999:

  • A china southern airlines tupolev tu-154 airliner crashes on approach to wenzhou airport in eastern the people's republic of china, killing 61.
  • The state of arizona executes karl lagrand, a german national convicted of murder during a botched bank robbery, in spite of germany's legal action to attempt to save him.
  • Lagrand case: the state of arizona executes karl lagrand, a german national involved in an armed robbery that led to a death. karl's brother walter is executed a week later, in spite of germany's legal action in the international court of justice to attempt to save him.
  • China southwest airlines flight 4509, a tupolev tu-154 aircraft, crashes on approach to wenzhou longwan international airport in wenzhou, zhejiang, china. all 61 people on board are killed.

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February 24, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 1999:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $67.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $38.81
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $156.44
  • General Electric GE: opens at $103.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $177.25

February 24, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Detroit Pistons : 73 - 89
  • Miami Heat - Charlotte Hornets : 91 - 83
  • Orlando Magic - Boston Celtics : 79 - 111
  • Portland Trail Blazers - New Jersey Nets : 94 - 85
  • Sacramento Kings - Philadelphia 76ers : 81 - 94

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Feyenoord - Waalwijk : 1 - 0
  • NAC Breda - Graafschap : 0 - 1
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February 24, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1999 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 12:16 pm and setting at 03:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 31, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Mar 02, 1999.

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Who was born on February 24, 1999?


Famous people born on February 24, 1999:

  • Lívian Aragão
  • Jhon Espinoza
  • Ahmed Khalaf
  • Rennia Davis
  • Caio Alexandre
  • Dawid Kurminowski
  • Charles Poussot

Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 25 years 1 month old,

or 301 months and 23 days old,

or 1311 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9183 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 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 February 24, 1999?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 24, 1999.

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February 24, 1999: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1999:

  • Andres Dubus II

    American author and essayist known for his short stories.

  • Frank Leslie Walcott

    Barbadian labour leader (born 1916).

  • David Eccles

    1st viscount eccles english businessman, politician secretary of state education (d. 1999).

  • Biki
  • Derek Nimmo
  • Rosario Lacerenza
  • António Pinho
  • Enzo Menegotti
  • I visconte Eccles David Eccles
  • Virginia Foster Durr

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 1999:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 24, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1999 was Angel Of Mine by Monica, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Angel Of Mine
  2. - Believe youtube
  3. - Heartbreak Hotel
  4. - ..Baby One More Time
  5. - Angel

February 24, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1999 was When The Going Gets Tough by Boyzone, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When The Going Gets Tough
  2. - Baby One More Time
  3. - We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)
  4. - As
  5. - It's Not Right But It's Okay

February 24, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1999 was Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Heartbreak Hotel
  2. - Angel Of Mine
  3. - You
  4. - Faded Pictures
  5. - Nobody's Supposed To Be Here

February 24, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 1999 was Ese by Jerry Rivera, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 24, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 24, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ese
  2. - Nunca Te Olvidare
  3. - Tu
  4. - Si Te Pudiera Mentir
  5. - Me Voy A Quitar De En Medio

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February 24, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Roger Kumble

Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair

Country: United States of America

Solas

Solas

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Benito Zambrano

Starring: María Galiana, Ana Fernández, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Antonio Dechent

Analyze This

Analyze This

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Harold Ramis

Starring: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri

The Pornographer

The Pornographer

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Doug Atchison

Starring: Michael DeGood, Craig Wasson, Monique Parent, Katheryn Cain

Annaluise & Anton

Annaluise & Anton

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Caroline Link

Starring: Elea Geissler, Max Felder, Juliane Köhler, August Zirner

February 24, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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:

Pet Shop of Horrors

Pet Shop of Horrors

Release year: 1999

Rosalinda

Rosalinda

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Beatriz Sheridan

The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Leo McCarey

The Sopranos

The Sopranos

Release year: 1999

Written by:

Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Country: United States of America

The League of Gentlemen

The League of Gentlemen

Release year: 1999

Starring: Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Jeremy Dyson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

February 24, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott

Traveling Mercies

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Anne Lamott says that the best prayers she knows include "Help me, please, help me," and "Thanks, thank-you, thank you"

Be Cool by Elmore Leonard

Be Cool

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Get Shorty's Chili Pepper Palmer is back in Be Cool. This classic suspense novel by Elmore Leonard, New York Times bestseller, is called "Be Cool".

The Testament by John Grisham

The Testament

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#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 …

Playing For Keeps by David Halberstam

Playing For Keeps

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This is a portrait of Michael Jordan, a once in a generation athlete and global icon. Michael Jordan is not only an internationally renowned athlete.

Amsterdam by Ian McEwan

Amsterdam

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Two old friends meet up in the crowd outside a London crematorium on a cold February day to pay their last respects for Molly Lane.

February 24, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Final Fight Revenge

Final Fight Revenge

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn

Genre: Head-to-Head Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

Bugdom

Bugdom

Platform: Mac OS 9, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Macintosh Pangea Software Microsoft Windows On Deck Interactive (2000) Ideas From the Deep (2003)

Beetle Adventure Racing

Beetle Adventure Racing

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Arcade style racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Bust a Groove 2

Bust a Groove 2

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Music/Fighting game

Publisher: Enix

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Who was the US President on February 24, 1999?

On February 24, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 1999?

On February 24, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 1999?

On February 24, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 1999?

February 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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