The Chinese Communist Party begins a persecution campaign against Falun Gong, arresting thousands nationwide. Date: July 20, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 20 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)
John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her sister, Lauren Bessette, die when the aircraft he is piloting crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. Date: July 16, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On…
In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 spectators, the final sets a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event. Date: July 10, 1999 Read…
Days of student protests begin after Iranian police and hardliners attack a student dormitory at the University of Tehran. Date: July 9, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 9 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)
U.S. President Bill Clinton imposes trade and economic sanctions against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Date: July 5, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 5 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)
The Scottish Parliament is officially opened by Elizabeth II on the day that legislative powers are officially transferred from the old Scottish Office in London to the new devolved Scottish Executive in Edinburgh. In Wales, the powers of the Welsh Secretary are transferred to the National Assembly. Date: July 1, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia…
BMW win 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans Date: June 13, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 13 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Kosovo War: Operation Joint Guardian begins when a NATO-led United Nations peacekeeping force, Kosovo Force (KFor), enters the province of Kosovo in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Date: June 12, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 12 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Kosovo War: NATO suspends its airstrikes after Slobodan Miloลกeviฤ agrees to withdraw Serbian forces from Kosovo. Date: June 10, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)
Kosovo War: The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and NATO sign a peace treaty. Date: June 9, 1999 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 9 ๐ Events on this day in 1999 ๐ On This Day (Today)