Kiribati, Nauru, and Tonga Join the United Nations September 14, 1999

The 7.2 Mw  Düzce earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 845 people are killed and almost 5,000 are injured. Date: November 12, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More…

The former Autonomous Soviet Republic of Abkhazia declares its independence from Georgia. Date: October 12, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Jesse Ventura Sworn In as Minnesota Governor, January 4, 1999Senate Trial Begins in…

Crown Prince Abdullah becomes the King of Jordan on the death of his father, King Hussein. Date: February 7, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 7 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Galtür Avalanche Kills 31 in Austria, February 23, 1999Sydney…

Pervez Musharraf takes power in Pakistan from Nawaz Sharif through a bloodless coup. Date: October 12, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 12 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Belgrade Rally Demands Milosevic Resignation, August 19, 1999NATO Bombs Radio Television of…

The Tokaimura nuclear accident causes the deaths of two technicians in Japan's second-worst nuclear accident. Date: September 30, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 30 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999NASA Intentionally Crashes Lunar Prospector on Moon July 31, 1999Space…