Date: February 4, 1999
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 1999Olusegun Obasanjo Becomes Nigeria’s First Civilian President After Military Rule, May 29, 1999Ladbroke…
A lorry carrying margarine and flour catches fire inside the Mont Blanc Tunnel, creating an inferno that kills 39 people. Date: March 24, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 24 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Pluto Crosses Neptune’s Orbit, Ends…
John Carpenter becomes the first person to win the top prize in the TV game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Date: November 19, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 19 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Abkhazia Declares Independence…
The United Kingdom's House of Lords votes to end the right of most hereditary peers to vote in Britain's upper chamber of Parliament. Date: October 26, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 26 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1999Columbine High…
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 (9,500 lb) of cocaine on board. Date: January 21, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1999 📅 On This…
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…