What happened on Monday December 27, 1999?

Here's what happened on December 27, 1999:

• Boris Yeltsin Resigns as Russian President In a historic moment of political transition, Russian President Boris Yeltsin unexpectedly resigned from his position, designating Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as the acting President. This marked a significant turning point in post-Soviet Russian political leadership, setting the stage for Putin's eventual long-term presidency.
• Dissolution of the Khmer Rouge In Cambodia, the notorious Khmer Rouge regime was officially dissolved in December, marking the end of one of the most brutal political movements in 20th-century history. This dissolution represented a crucial step in Cambodia's path to reconciliation and healing.
• Panama Canal Transferred to Panamanian Control The United States officially completed the transfer of full administrative control of the Panama Canal to the Panamanian Government, fulfilling the terms of the landmark Torrijos-Carter Treaty signed in 1977. This transfer represented a significant moment of post-colonial sovereignty and diplomatic resolution.
• Storm Martin Causes Widespread Damage in Europe Storm Martin swept through multiple European countries, causing significant damage across France, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy. The storm notably triggered an emergency situation at the Blayais Nuclear Power Plant due to severe flooding, highlighting the potential environmental and infrastructural risks of extreme weather events.
• Tanker Runs Aground in Bosporus Strait A Maltese-registered tanker encountered navigational difficulties and ran aground at the mouth of the Bosporus strait near Istanbul, Turkey. This maritime incident raised potential environmental and shipping safety concerns in a strategically important waterway.
• Leonard Goldenson Remembered Commemorating Leonard Goldenson, a pioneering American television network executive who was born in 1905 and made significant contributions to the development of the television industry in the United States.

Events in 1999

December 27, 1999: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 1999

December 27, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 27, 1999:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $104.37
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $118.44
• General Electric GE: opens at $157.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $109.69

December 27, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Charlotte Hornets : 104 - 108
• Dallas Mavericks - Los Angeles Lakers : 106 - 108
• Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 103 - 91
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Orlando Magic : 107 - 105
• Philadelphia 76ers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 100 - 93

NFL - American Football

• New York Jets - Miami Dolphins : 38 - 31

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Airdrie : 5 - 0
• Falkirk - Livingston : 2 - 3
• Inverness C - Clydebank : 4 - 1
• Morton - Raith Rvs : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Arbroath - Partick : 0 - 0
• Hamilton - Stirling : 0 - 2
• Stranraer - Clyde : 2 - 2

December 27, 1999 was a Monday and it was the 361st day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1999 can also be written as 12/27/1999 in the US and as 27/12/1999 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1999 in December 1999 calendar

Famous people born on December 27, 1999:

• Brock Purdy

Famous people born in 1999

Famous people born on December 27th

December 27, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Santana - Smooth
2. Brian McKnight - Back At One
3. Jessica Simpson - I Wanna Love You Forever
4. Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love
5. Savage Garden - I Knew I Loved You

December 27, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 27, 1999 was Praise You by Fatboy Slim, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Fatboy Slim - Praise You
2. Westlife - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun
3. Steps - Heartbeat / Tragedy
4. Artful Dodger featuring Craig David - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
5. Blockster - You Should Be...

December 27, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Donell Jones - U Know What's Up
2. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Featuring NAS, EVE & Q-Tip - Hot Boyz
3. Kevon Edmonds - 24/7
4. Jagged Edge - He Can't Love U
5. Montell Jordan - Get It On Tonite

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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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.

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December 27, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 1999 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 December 27, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 11:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 22, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 2000.

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Your place in the Universe on December 27, 1999

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Someone born on December 27, 1999 is:

25 years 6 months old,

or 306 months and 5 days old,

or 1331 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9319 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 1999?

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 27, 1999.

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