What Happened on November 27, 1999

Historical Events

PM Helen Clark

New Zealand's Labour Party defeats the National-led government after 9 years in power, Helen Clark becomes the first elected female Prime Minister in New Zealand's history

Famous Deaths

Alain Peyrefitte, French politician (Minister of Justice, 1977-81; Minister of Information, 1962-66) and writer (The Immobile Empire), dies at 74
Johnny "Big Moose" Walker, American electric and Chicago blues pianist, organist, and bass guitar player (Muddy Waters; Junior Wells; Elmore James), dies at 72
Yasuhiro Kojima, wrestler (b. 1937)

Died in 1999 1999 Highlights