What happened on Wednesday March 17, 1999?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1999:

• Introduction of Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan U.S. Senator William Roth introduced the Roth 401(k), a new retirement savings vehicle that allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars, with the significant benefit of tax-free withdrawals during retirement. This innovative financial instrument provided workers with more flexible retirement planning options.
• Krupp and Thyssen Merger Completed In a significant industrial consolidation, the German steel giants Krupp and Thyssen Companies finalized their merger, creating one of Europe's largest steel manufacturing conglomerates. This strategic union represented a major restructuring of the German industrial landscape, combining two historically prominent steel producers with deep roots in the country's industrial heritage.
• Medical Potential of Marijuana Research Emerging scientific research suggested potential medical benefits of marijuana, marking an important moment in the ongoing discourse about the therapeutic applications of cannabis. The study highlighted possible medical uses that could challenge existing perceptions about the substance.

Events in 1999

March 17, 1999: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1999

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1999

March 17, 1999: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 17, 1999:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.25
• Apple AAPL: opens at $35.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $169.06
• General Electric GE: opens at $110.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.50

March 17, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Orlando Magic : 94 - 103
• Dallas Mavericks - New Jersey Nets : 87 - 88
• Houston Rockets - Denver Nuggets : 114 - 109
• Indiana Pacers - Philadelphia 76ers : 110 - 114
• Los Angeles Clippers - Boston Celtics : 84 - 118

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Cambuur - Feyenoord : 1 - 5
• For Sittard - Utrecht : 3 - 2
• NAC Breda - Waalwijk : 0 - 2

March 17, 1999 was a Wednesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1999 can also be written as 3/17/1999 in the US and as 17/3/1999 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1999 in March 1999 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 1999:

• Ernest Gold

  Renowned Austrian-American composer and conductor who made significant contributions to film and classical music.

• Jean Pierre-Bloch

  Prominent French resistance fighter during World War II and president of the International League Against Racism and Anti-Semitism,...

• Hildegard Peplau
• Humberto Fernández Morán

Famous people who died in 1999

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1999 was Believe by Cher, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Cher - Believe
2. Whitney Houston - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Monica - Angel Of Mine
4. Mariah Carey - I Still Believe
5. Sarah McLachlan - Angel

March 17, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1999 was Baby One More Time by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Britney Spears - Baby One More Time
2. Boyzone - When The Going Gets Tough
3. Whitney Houston - It's Not Right But It's Okay
4. Blur - Tender
5. The Vengaboys - We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)

March 17, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1999 was Heartbreak Hotel by Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Whitney Houston Feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price - Heartbreak Hotel
2. Jesse Powell - You
3. Mariah Carey - I Still Believe/Pure Imagination
4. Monica - Angel Of Mine
5. Faith Evans Featuring Puff Daddy - All Night Long

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1999 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 07:18 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1999

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Someone born on March 17, 1999 is:

26 years 1 month old,

or 313 months and 26 days old,

or 1364 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9554 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1999?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1999?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 1999.

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