Wednesday December 08, 1999: on this day

December 08, 1999 was the 342nd day of the year 1999, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1999, who was born and died on December 08, 1999, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1999, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smooth by Santana), movies (e.g. The Talented Mr. Ripley, directed by Anthony Minghella), TV series (e.g. Anna And The King) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1999 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1999?


December 08, 1999 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1999 can also be written as 12/8/1999 in the US and as 8/12/1999 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1999 in December 1999 calendar

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December 08, 1999: What happened on that day?


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December 08, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 1999:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.63
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $116.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $93.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $138.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $116.25

December 08, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Cleveland Cavaliers : 93 - 107
  • Dallas Mavericks - Utah Jazz : 79 - 85
  • Denver Nuggets - Boston Celtics : 90 - 115
  • Golden State Warriors - Charlotte Hornets : 106 - 113
  • Houston Rockets - Philadelphia 76ers : 73 - 83

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Beveren - Westerlo : 4 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alaves - Santander : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cowdenbeath - Dumbarton : 0 - 2
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December 08, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 08, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1999 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1999 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 06:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1999 while the next full moon would come on Dec 22, 1999.

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Who was born on December 08, 1999?


Famous people born on December 08, 1999:

  • Aliyah Kolf

    Dutch singer who gained fame at a young age.

  • Reece James

    English footballer who plays as a right-back for Chelsea and the England national team.

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1999: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 24 years 3 months old,

or 291 months and 20 days old,

or 1268 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8877 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 December 08, 1999?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 1999.

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December 08, 1999: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1999:

  • Péter Kuczka

    Hungarian poet and author (b. 1923).

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 1999: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1999:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1999 was Smooth by Santana, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 1999: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smooth
  2. - Back At One
  3. - I Wanna Love You Forever
  4. - I Need To Know
  5. - My Love Is Your Love

December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1999 was The Millennium Prayer by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 1999: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Millennium Prayer
  2. - Re-Rewind The Crowd Say Bo Selecta
  3. - King Of My Castle
  4. - Back In My Life
  5. - I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun

December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1999 was U Know What's Up by Donell Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 1999: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - U Know What's Up
  2. - 24/7
  3. - Hot Boyz
  4. - Get Gone
  5. - He Can't Love U

December 08, 1999: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 1999 was Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine] by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 1999: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 1999 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ritmo Total [Rhythm Divine]
  2. - Llegar A Ti
  3. - Dimelo [I Need To Know]
  4. - Escuchame
  5. - Alguna Vez

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December 08, 1999: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1999 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Anthony Minghella

Starring: Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett

Country: United States of America

Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Oliver Stone

Starring: Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, James Woods

Country: United States of America

Walking Across Egypt

Walking Across Egypt

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman

Starring: Forrest, Ellen Burstyn, Judge Reinhold, Mark Hamill

Gohatto

Gohatto

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima

Starring: Takeshi Kitano, Ryûhei Matsuda, Shinji Takeda, Tadanobu Asano

Bicentennial Man

Bicentennial Man

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Starring: Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt

December 08, 1999: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

Anna and the King

Anna and the King

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Andy Tennant

Casting Couch

Casting Couch

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Christopher Clam

Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony

Not for Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B. Anthony

Release year: 1999

Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs

Release year: 1999

Starring: Kenneth Branagh

Superstar

Superstar

Release year: 1999

Directed by: Bruce McCulloch

December 08, 1999: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1999 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blue At The Mizzen by Patrick O'Brian

Blue At The Mizzen

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"The old master holds us back in his hands. Los Angeles Times (a Best Book of 99) Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo. The peace that followed brought with it.

Timeline by Michael Crichton

Timeline

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A man wanders aimlessly in the Arizona desert, speaking strange words and saying nothing. His only known associates quickly cremated his body within twenty-four hours.

And The Crowd Goes Wild by Joe Garner

And The Crowd Goes Wild

By:

The New York Times Bestseller The USA Today Bestseller The Wall Street Journal Bestseller Fans wept. The crowd cheered. The announcers went wild. It was a must to be there.

The New New Thing by Michael Lewis

The New New Thing

By:

New York Times Bestseller "A fantastic book. . . . [Lewis] makes Silicon Valley just as exciting and intelligible than he did Wall Street in Liar's Poker Time.

Saving Faith by David Baldacci

Saving Faith

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Believe in the Power. The FBI is interviewing Faith, a young woman from Washington, D.C., as one of its most important witnesses.

December 08, 1999: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1999 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Flag to Flag

Flag to Flag

Platform: Dreamcast

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sega

Aliens versus Predator

Aliens versus Predator

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Mac OS X; Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Fox Interactive

Dungeons & Dragons Collection

Dungeons & Dragons Collection

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: Beat 'em up/role-playing video game

Publisher: Capcom

Beatmania IIDX

Beatmania IIDX

Genre: Music

Elemental Gimmick Gear

Elemental Gimmick Gear

Platform: Dreamcast

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; NA Vatical Entertainment

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1999?

On December 08, 1999 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1999?

On December 08, 1999 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1999?

On December 08, 1999 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1999?

December 1999 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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