Historical Events
Yeltsin Resigns
Boris Yeltsin resigns as President of Russia, leaving Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as acting President
- Control of Panama Canal reverts to Panama
Famous Deaths
- Elliot Richardson, American attorney and administrator (Secretary of Defense, 1973; Attorney General, 1973; Ambassador to UK, 1975-76; Secretary of Commerce, 1976-77), and WWII veteran, dies of cerebral hemorrhage at 79
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About December 31, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Millennium Celebrations (United Kingdom), New Year's Day (Canada, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun - Westlife
