Historical Events
Ballon d'Or
Ballon d'Or: FC Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Rivaldo is named best football player in Europe ahead of Manchester United midfielder David Beckham and Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko
- The Spanish Civil Guard intercepts a van loaded with 950 kg of explosives that ETA intended to use to blow up Torre Picasso in Madrid.
Famous Deaths
- John Arnatt, British actor (A Challenge for Robin Hood, Circumstantial Evidence), dies at 82
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About December 21, 1999
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun - Westlife
