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December 31, 1999 New Year's Eve

December 31, 1999, was a Friday. It was the 365th day of 1999. The decade was the nineties.

24 years, 2 months, and 28 days have passed since December 31, 1999.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on December 31, 1999:

  • The Millennium Dome is opened in London.
  • Boris Yeltsin resigns as the President of Russia.
  • Vladimir Putin becomes the Acting President of the Russian Federation.
Song charts

Popular songs

On December 31, 1999, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Smooth" by Santana & Rob Thomas
  • United Kingdom: "I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun" by Westlife

The music charts on December 31, 1999

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
  • Back At One - Brian McKnight
  • I Wanna Love You Forever - Jessica Simpson
  • I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden
  • My Love Is Your Love - Whitney Houston
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Stuart Little

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Stuart Little".

Facts

New Year's Eve 1999 occurred 8,854 days ago. Approximately 295 months have passed. It was the 365th day of 1999, in week 52. The decade was the nineties. It was the last day of the year. People who were born on December 31, 1999, are now 24 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 98 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Comments

The following comments about December 31, 1999, were submitted by our visitors:

eagc7

One of the things I remember about this day was all the panicking over Y2K that didn't even pan out at all.
Posted on October 26, 2022 04:44

sagittari95

I still remember all the panic over Y2K and all those water bottles and canned food being hoarded by some people who thought the world was going to end.
Posted on September 1, 2023 03:21


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Take me back to December 31, 1999

Let's go back to the nineties.

The date is December 31, 1999, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

It's New Year's Eve, and everyone is wondering what the year 2000 will bring. The nineties are drawing to a close, and a new decade awaits. In America, the song "Smooth" by Santana & Rob Thomas is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun" by Westlife is the number-one song in the UK.

Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie Stuart Little is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The X-Files", "Frasier", "Dawson's Creek", and "Sex and the City".

The CD is quickly becoming the dominant format for music, and people are buying portable players such as the "Discman". Consequently, sales of cassette tapes are continuing to decline. In fashion, bright and metallic colors are all the rage—a big change from the darker "grunge" colors of the early 1990s. Women are wearing maxi skirts, bell bottoms, knee boots, crop tops, tube tops, slip dresses, maxi coats, and platform shoes. Meanwhile, a lot of men have ditched their grunge and skater clothes in favor of a "dress casual" look. They are also beginning to cut their hair shorter. A relatively new form of communication called "text messaging" is becoming more widespread. Although the technology has been around since the mid-1990s, it was only recently that cell providers allowed users to send SMS messages to people on different networks.

It's 1999, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Cher, TLC, Monica, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Santana and Ricky Martin. The Nokia 3210 is currently one of the most popular cellphones on the market. Pokemon has become one of the most popular franchises in the world, as trading cards, toys and handheld games gross over one billion dollars.

As the millennium draws to a close, people are worried about the implications of the Y2K bug. In celebrity news, Catherine Zeta-Jones and actor Michael Douglas have recently become engaged. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Big Pun, Jim Varney, Tom Landry, and David Tomlinson would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time", "Street Fighter Alpha 3", "WWF Attitude", and "Gran Turismo 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Rugrats", "Hang Time", "Superman: The Animated Series", and "Digimon Adventure". Children are playing with toys such as Screwball Scramble, Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle, the Nintendo 64, and Fisher Price Chatter Phone.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 31, 1999.

  • Boris Yeltsin steps down.

    Boris Yeltsin steps down

    On December 31st, 1999, Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a televised resignation speech, during which he named Vladimir Putin as his successor.
  • Puff Daddy is under investigation following a nightclub shootout.

    Puff Daddy is under investigation following a nightclub shootout

    On December 27th, 1999, rapper Puff Daddy and his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez were at Club New York when gunfire broke out. Following the incident, Puff Daddy and fellow rapper Shyne were arrested on weapons charges.
  • Whassup?

    Whassup?

    Everyone was repeating the "Whassup?" catchphrase from the latest Budweiser beer commercial.
  • The Green Mile.

    The Green Mile

    The Green Mile, starring Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan, was playing in movie theaters during this period.
  • Big Mouth Billy Bass.

    Big Mouth Billy Bass

    A singing prop fish called "Big Mouth Billy Bass" became a huge fad during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The fish sang and moved to songs such as "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin and "Take Me To The River" by Al Green.
  • Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are engaged.

    Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are engaged

    In late November 1999, it was announced that Friends star Jennifer Aniston and actor Brad Pitt were engaged.
  • Pokémon Mania.

    Pokémon Mania

    Pokémon was quickly becoming one of the most popular franchises in the world. Trading cards, toys, and handheld games were all big sellers. In its first year, the Pokémon franchise grossed over $1 billion in sales.
  • The Second Chechen War.

    The Second Chechen War

    During this period, the Second Chechen War was taking place. The armed conflict took place in Chechnya between Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.
  • Nokia 3210.

    Nokia 3210

    The Nokia 3210 was released in March 1999. Over the course of the next year, it went on to become one of the most popular cellphones in history.
  • Santana - "Smooth"

    Santana - "Smooth"

    The song "Smooth" by Santana went on to win a Grammy for 1999's Record of the Year.
  • 1999 in music.

    1999 in music

    Popular music artists in 1999 included Monica, Backstreet Boys, Cher, Whitney Houston, N Sync, TLC, Sixpence None the Richer, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Pearl Jam, Destiny's Child, Ja Rule, Jay-Z, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 1999.

    The highest paid celebrities in 1999

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 1999 were Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jerry Seinfeld, Steven Spielberg, The Spice Girls, Harrison Ford, Robin Williams, Celine Dion and The Rolling Stones.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1999?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1999?

    In 1999, the best NBA players were Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, Alonzo Mourning, Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Chris Webber, Grant Hill, Shaquille O'Neal, Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway, Kevin Garnett, Antonio McDyess, Hakeem Olajuwon, Kobe Bryant and John Stockton.
  • Time Person of the Year 1999.

    Time Person of the Year 1999

    Amazon CEO Jeffrey P. Bezos was named Time Person of the Year in 1999 due to the rise in online shopping.
  • 1999 in movies.

    1999 in movies

    Movies released in 1999 included Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, The Sixth Sense, Toy Story 2, Tarzan, The Matrix, The Mummy, Notting Hill, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Office Space, Fight Club, The Blair Witch Project, The Green Mile and American Pie.
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar.

    Sarah Michelle Gellar

    Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar was named FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 1999.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 1999, the best soccer players were Rivaldo, David Beckham, Andriy Shevchenko, Gabriel Batistuta, Luís Figo, Roy Keane, Christian Vieri, Juan Sebastián Verón, Raúl, Lothar Matthäus and Dwight Yorke.
  • The Y2K bug.

    The Y2K bug

    Throughout 1999, the media focused on Y2K and the dawn of the new millennium. There was also a lot of concern about the Millennium Bug. Thankfully, nothing serious occurred, as many developers spent countless nights making sure that it would not be an issue.
  • American Beauty.

    American Beauty

    The film "American Beauty" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1999.
  • Text messaging is exploding in popularity.

    Text messaging is exploding in popularity

    Text messaging exploded between 1999 and 2001. This was due to the fact that more and more people were buying cellphones. Furthermore, providers were starting to allow users to send SMS messages to contacts on other networks.
  • The Game Boy Color.

    The Game Boy Color

    The Game Boy Color was the go-to handheld device for gamers. Notable games included Wario Land 3, Donkey Kong Country, and the various Pokémon releases.
  • Floppy disks are being phased out.

    Floppy disks are being phased out

    The floppy disk was being phased out by this point, as the emergence of the CD-RW and faster Internet speeds had made it somewhat redundant.
  • Pagers are dying out.

    Pagers are dying out

    Pagers started to die out at the end of the 1990s. This was due to the growing availability of cellphones. Pagers were small devices that allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message in question was a memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Landline phones are still popular... for now.

    Landline phones are still popular... for now

    Although most houses still had landline telephones, they were starting to slowly die out due to the increasing availability of cellphones.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.
  • Ask Jeeves.

    Ask Jeeves

    Internet users were using a search engine called "Ask Jeeves".
  • Late 1990s Fashion.

    Late 1990s Fashion

    Popular clothing items included pleather pants, high-waisted miniskirts, and halter tops. Metallic clothing became more prominent. Cargo pants and other military-inspired clothing also started to become more popular. Preppy looks became widespread among young men as brands such as "Old Navy" and "Abercrombie & Fitch" became more and more popular. The rave scene also inspired the comeback of more colors.
  • The Nintendo 64.

    The Nintendo 64

    The Nintendo 64 was competing with Sony's PlayStation console. Popular games included Mario Kart 64, GoldenEye 007, and Yoshi's Story.
  • The Internet is still a novelty.

    The Internet is still a novelty

    Although the Internet existed, it was still something of a novelty in the late 1990s. Many people had to visit their local library just to "surf the web". Social media wasn't a thing yet, and most sites consisted of gaudy, static web pages.
  • Sony PlayStation.

    Sony PlayStation

    The Sony PlayStation (PS1) was released in September 1995. It was one of the best-selling video game consoles of the 1990s.
  • CDs have become the dominant music format.

    CDs have become the dominant music format

    By this stage, the CD had become the dominant music format. Consequently, sales of CD players and the "Discman" continued to increase. Meanwhile, people were beginning to replace their cassette players.
  • VCRs are common household items.

    VCRs are common household items

    Everyone was using VCRs to watch tapes of movies and TV shows. The device also gave people the ability to record programs and films onto a blank tape.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 31, 1999.

  • December 2, 1999: The video game "Quake III Arena" is released.
  • December 6, 1999: The file-sharing website "Napster" is sued for copyright infringement.
  • December 10, 1999:
    • The Green Mile (1999) is released.
    • Michael Negrete (18) goes missing in Los Angeles, California.
  • December 12, 1999: Wrestling: Triple H defeats Vince McMahon during a No Holds Barred match at Armageddon.
  • December 17, 1999: The movie Stuart Little (1999) is released.
  • December 21, 1999:
    • Brazilian footballer Rivaldo wins the 1999 Ballon d'Or.
    • DMX releases his album "... And Then There Was X".
  • December 22, 1999: Any Given Sunday (1999) is released.
  • December 25, 1999: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) is released.
  • December 27, 1999: The Puff Daddy nightclub incident occurs at Club New York in Manhattan.
  • December 30, 1999: Beatles legend George Harrison is attacked at his home in Henley-on-Thames, England.
  • This date: December 31, 1999
  • January 1, 2000: The new millennium begins.
  • January 4, 2000: The National Car Test (NCT) is introduced in Ireland.
  • January 8, 2000: NFL: Music City Miracle: The Tennessee Titans defeat the Buffalo Bills after Kevin Dyson runs 75 yards and scores a touchdown with seconds to go.
  • January 9, 2000: The first episode of "Malcolm in the Middle" is aired on television.
  • January 13, 2000: Steve Balmer replaces Bill Gates as the CEO of Microsoft.
  • January 17, 2000: NSYNC release the song "Bye Bye Bye".
  • January 18, 2000: Pink releases her debut single "There You Go".
  • January 21, 2000: The domain name for Twitter is first registered.
  • January 23, 2000: Wrestling: The Rock wins the 2000 Royal Rumble and Triple H defeats Cactus Jack in a Street Fight.
  • January 30, 2000:
    • Super Bowl XXXIV: The St. Louis Rams defeat the Tennessee Titans by 23-16 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
    • 169 people are killed when Kenya Airways Flight 431 crashes off Ivory Coast.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 31, 1999, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1999 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 31, 1999 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.

Late 1990s fashion

Photographs of late 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Late 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 1999

In December 1999, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from December 1999.

Roswell
Roswell
Angel
Angel
Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks
The West Wing
The West Wing
Futurama
Futurama
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Becker
Becker
Charmed
Charmed
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
The Royle Family
The Royle Family
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Celebrity Deathmatch
Celebrity Deathmatch
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
Oz
Oz
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
JAG
JAG
Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess

Cars in 1999

1999 saw the introduction of cars such as the Toyota Yaris, the Volkswagen Bora, the Ford Taurus (fourth generation), the BMW X5, the Opel Zafira, and the Honda Insight.

Cars in 1999.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 1999

If you were a kid on December 31, 1999, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog
The Amanda Show
The Amanda Show
Roswell
Roswell

Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Digimon Adventure
Digimon Adventure
Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls
Godzilla: The Series
Godzilla: The Series
The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
Men in Black: The Series
Men in Black: The Series
Recess
Recess
City Guys
City Guys
USA High
USA High
The Angry Beavers
The Angry Beavers
Pokemon
Pokemon
Teletubbies
Teletubbies
Daria
Daria
KaBlam!
KaBlam!
Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
Arthur
Arthur
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
Blue's Clues
Blue's Clues
Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Kenan & Kel
Kenan & Kel
Moesha
Moesha
Little Bear
Little Bear
Hang Time
Hang Time
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
Friends
All That
All That
Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World
Rugrats
Rugrats
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Art Attack
Art Attack
Round the Twist
Round the Twist
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Toys

Toys in 1999

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

WWF action figures
WWF action figures
Road Champs bikes
Road Champs bikes
Amazing Ally
Amazing Ally
Finger skateboards
Finger skateboards
Star Wars Phantom Menace figures
Star Wars Phantom Menace figures
The Dreamcast
The Dreamcast
Fisher Price Chatter Phone
Fisher Price Chatter Phone
Rescue Heroes figures
Rescue Heroes figures
Dragonfly RC Stunt Racer
Dragonfly RC Stunt Racer
The Game Boy Color
The Game Boy Color
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Groovy Girls
Groovy Girls
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Spice Girls dolls
Spice Girls dolls
The Pokémon Trading Card Game
The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Bop It
Bop It
Car City Carpet
Car City Carpet
The Nintendo 64
The Nintendo 64
The PlayStation (PS1)
The PlayStation (PS1)
Styrofoam plane gliders
Styrofoam plane gliders
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop
Fear Street books
Fear Street books
Yo-yo
Yo-yo
Jenga
Jenga
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 1999.

Gran Turismo 2 1999
Gran Turismo 2
Unreal Tournament 1999
Unreal Tournament
Donkey Kong 64 1999
Donkey Kong 64
Medal of Honor 1999
Medal of Honor
Rayman 2: The Great Escape 1999
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Grand Theft Auto 2 1999
Grand Theft Auto 2
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings 1999
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis 1999
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1999
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1999
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
WWF Attitude 1999
WWF Attitude
Mario Golf 1999
Mario Golf
Dino Crisis 1999
Dino Crisis
Driver 1999
Driver
Counter-Strike 1999
Counter-Strike
Ape Escape 1999
Ape Escape
Street Fighter Alpha 3 1999
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Super Smash Bros. 1999
Super Smash Bros.
Final Fantasy VIII 1999
Final Fantasy VIII
Mario Party 1999
Mario Party
WCW Nitro 1999
WCW Nitro

Were you born on December 31, 1999?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1999.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 31, 2005, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 31.

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Actor
Born on December 31, 1937
He turned 62 on this day in 1999.

Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson

Soccer manager
Born on December 31, 1941
He turned 58 on this day in 1999.

John Denver

John Denver

American singer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Actor
Born on December 31, 1959
He turned 40 on this day in 1999.

John Allen Muhammad

John Allen Muhammad

Convicted murderer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1960
He turned 39 on this day in 1999.

Psy

Psy

South Korean singer
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 22 on this day in 1999.

Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr.

American businessman
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 22 on this day in 1999.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer

Actress
Born on December 31, 1998
She turned 1 on this day in 1999.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 31:

  • New Year's Eve
USA

US President

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on December 31, 1999.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 31, 1999 was most likely conceived around April 9, 1999.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 31, 1999 is close to September 22, 2000.

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Stats for December 31, 1999

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 31, 1999:

  • 8,854 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,264 weeks have passed.
  • 764,985,600 seconds have passed since December 31, 1999.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 892,483,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 394,732,569,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 127,497,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 65,788,762 steps. That's roughly 29,239 miles!
  • Since this date, 9,179,827 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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