What day was Christmas 1999?
Officially, there was only one U.S. holiday in December 1999, Christmas on the 25th. Even so, most Americans also celebrated Christmas Eve on the 24th and New Year’s Eve on December 31.
What was happening in December 1999?
Hundreds Perish in Venezuela Disaster (Dec. 23): Death toll estimated at up to 30,000 from floods and mudslides in three days of torrential rains. Devastation is widespread along Venezuela’s northern coast.
What sign is dec 25?
If you are born on December 25, you are a Capricorn, but some astrologers also consider you to be a cusp. Capricorns are those with birthdays which fall between December 22 and January 19.
What day was New Year’s Eve in 1999?
National Holidays 1999
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | Fri |
|---|---|---|
| November 25 | Thanksgiving | Thu |
| December 24 | Christmas Eve | Fri |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Sat |
| December 31 | New Year’s Eve | Fri |
Who died December 31 1999?
Bobby Troup. Bobby Troup was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter.
What happened on December 31st in history?
1862 – U.S. President Lincoln signed an act admitting West Virginia to the Union. 1946 – U.S. President Truman officially proclaimed the end of hostilities in World War II. 1947 – Roy Rogers and Dale Evans were married. 1953 – Willie Shoemaker broke his own record as he won his 485th race of the year.
What day was Sweetest Day in 1999?
1999 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 1999 | Columbus Day | Monday |
| October 16, 1999 | Boss’s Day | Saturday |
| October 16, 1999 | Sweetest Day | Saturday |
| October 31, 1999 | Halloween | Sunday |
What was New Years Eve 1999 called?
The millennium celebrations
The millennium celebrations were a worldwide, coordinated series of events celebrating the end of 1999 and the start of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
What famous celebrity died in 1999?
Gene Baker, 74, American baseball player. Stephen Brooks, 57, American film and television actor, heart attack. Fritz Fischer, 91, German historian. Santidev Ghosh, 89, Indian author, singer, actor and dancer.
Who died in 2000s?
This is a listing of some of those who left us far too soon in the 2000s giving us another opportunity to remember and say goodbye.
- Aaliyah (1979-2001)
- Laura Branigan (1952-2004)
- Johnny Cash (1932-2003)
- Ray Charles (1930-2004)
- Rosemary Clooney (1928-2002)
- Perry Como (1912-2001)
- John Entwistle (1944-2002)