December 30th, 1999, fell on a Thursday. It was day 364 of 1999. The decade was the 1990s.
21 years, 0 months and 24 days have passed since December 30th, 1999.
On This Date
Events that occurred on December 30th, 1999:
Beatles legend George Harrison is attacked at his home in Henley-on-Thames, England.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 30th, 1999:
United States: Smooth - Santana & Rob Thomas
United Kingdom: I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun - Westlife
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Any Given Sunday" was at the top of the box office on this date.
Take Me Back!
The date is December 30th, 1999 and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Christmas Day of 1999 has just passed and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season.
In America, the song Smooth by Santana & Rob Thomas is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, I Have A Dream / Seasons In The Sun by Westlife is the number one hit song. Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States and the movie Any Given Sunday is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, Tony Blair is the current Prime Minister. 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 cell phones 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. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Boy Meets World", "Touched by an Angel", "Ally McBeal" and "The Wild Thornberrys".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pokémon Red and Blue", "Silent Hill", "Counter-Strike" and "Grand Theft Auto 2". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "All That", "Daria", "That '70s Show" and "The Powerpuff Girls". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "PlayStation (PS1)", "Bop It", "The Pokémon Trading Card Game" and "The Dreamcast".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on December 30th, 1999.
Late 1990s Fashion
Popular clothing items included pleather pants, high-waisted miniskirts and halter tops. Metallic clothing became more common. Cargo pants and other military-inspired clothing also started to become more popular. Preppy looks became widespread amongst young men, as brands such as Old Navy and Abercrombie & Fitch became more and more favoured. The rave scene also inspired the comeback of more colours.
American Beauty
"American Beauty" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1999.
Y2K
Throughout much of 1999, the media focused on Y2K and the dawn of a new millennium. There was also a lot of concern about the "Millennium Bug".
Who were the best football players in 1999?
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.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar is listed as FHM's sexiest woman of the year in 1999.
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.
Time Person of the Year 1999
Amazon CEO Jeffrey P. Bezos is named as the Time Person of the Year 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.
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.
Santana - "Smooth"
"Smooth" by Santana would go on to win a Grammy for 1999's Record of the Year.
Nokia 3210
In March of 1999, the Nokia 3210 was released. Over the course of 1999 and 2000, the Nokia 3210 went on to become one of the most popular cell phones in history.
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.
Pokemon Mania
During this period, Pokemon was one of the most popular franchises in the world. We're talking trading cards, toys and handheld games! In its first year, the Pokemon franchise had grossed over $1 Billion in sales.
Big Mouth Billy Bass
A singing prop fish called Big Mouth Billy Bass becomes a huge hit. The fish sings and moves to songs such as "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin and "Take Me To The River" by Al Green.
Whassup?
The "Whassup?" catchphrase from the Budweiser beer commercial becomes insanely popular.
Basic Facts
Basic facts and information about this date:
21 years, 0 months and 24 days have passed since December 30th, 1999.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 52 of 1999.
Leap Year: 1999 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on December 30th, 1999, will be 21 years of age.
People born in 1999 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 946512000.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around December 30th, 1999:
January 8th, 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 23rd, 2000: Wrestling: The Rock wins the 2000 Royal Rumble and Triple H defeats Cactus Jack in a Street Fight.
Horoscopes & Birthstone Information
Zodiac & Birthstone information:
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 30th, 1999, will have the star sign Capricorn.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Sagittarius.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1999 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
Native American Zodiac: December 30th, 1999 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
Television Shows
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
The Amanda Show - Starring Amanda Bynes.
Roswell - TV show about the town of Roswell.
Angel - Spin-off show of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
Freaks and Geeks - Short-lived TV series about a misfit high-school student.
The West Wing - Political drama.
Futurama - Animated series.
The Sopranos - Crime drama about the life of a New Jersey mobster.
The Powerpuff Girls - Cartoon about a group of sisters with superpowers.
Becker - TV show about a grumpy doctor called Dr. John Becker.
Charmed - TV series about a group of sisters that are witches.
Will & Grace - TV series.
The King of Queens - Comedy TV show starring Kevin James.
1999 - Kid's TV
Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1999.
Roswell
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
City Guys
Recess
USA High
The Angry Beavers
Pokemon
Teletubbies
Daria
Hey Arnold!
Arthur
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Blue's Clues
7th Heaven
Kenan & Kel
Moesha
Hang Time
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
All That
Rugrats
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Simpsons
1999 - Toys & Games
Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 1999:
The Dreamcast
Game Boy Color
Groovy Girls
Spice Girls dolls
The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Bop It
PlayStation (PS1)
Littlest Pet Shop
Yo-yo
Jenga
Video Games
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Unreal Tournament - FPS game.
Grand Theft Auto 2 - Second game in the GTA series. The last GTA game to show a top-down view of the player.
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings - Strategy game.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis - Third game in the series.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater - Skateboarding game.
Counter-Strike - FPS game.
Final Fantasy VIII - RPG game.
Syphon Filter - Third-person shooter / stealth game, starring Gabriel Logan as the main character.
Silent Hill - Survival horror game.
Pokémon Red and Blue - Game Boy game.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 30th of December:
Bill Clinton was the President of the United States.
UK Prime Minister
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on December 30th, 1999?
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on December 30th, 1999 was probably conceived around the 22nd of March, 1999. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 30th, 1999 is the 8th of October, 2000. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on December 30th, 1999.
Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about December 30th, 1999.
7,695 days have passed since this date.
664,848,000 seconds have passed since the December 30th, 1999.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 775,656,000 times.
Since December 30th, 1999, earth has travelled approximately 343,061,568,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 110,808,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 57,176,928 steps. That's about 25,412 miles!
Since this date, 7,978,176 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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