Date: July 31, 1999
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake in India strikes the Chamoli district in Uttar Pradesh, killing 103. Date: March 29, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 29 π Events on this day in 1999 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1999BMW Wins 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans – June…
United States President Bill Clinton is cited for contempt of court for giving "intentionally false statements" in a civil lawsuit; he is later fined and disbarred. Date: April 12, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1999 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-96, the first shuttle mission to dock with the International Space Station. Date: May 27, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 27 π Events on this day in 1999 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Minsk Nyamiha Metro Stampede Kills 53, May…
The southwestern portion of Oklahoma City is devastated by an F5 tornado, killing forty-five people, injuring 665, and causing $1Β billion in damage. The tornado is one of 66 from the 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak. This tornado also produces the highest wind speed ever recorded, measured at 484Β Β±Β 32 kilometres per hour (301Β Β±Β 20Β mph). In meteorology, the term…
NATO bombs the headquarters of Radio Television of Serbia, as part of their aerial campaign against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Date: April 23, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 23 π Events on this day in 1999 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1999MiloΕ‘eviΔ Indicted for Kosovo…
War on drugs: In one of the largest drug busts in American history, the United States Coast Guard intercepts a ship with over 4,300 kilograms (9,500Β lb) of cocaine on board. Date: January 21, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1999 π On This…