Historical Events
Event of Interest
Boris Yeltsin resigns as President of Russia, leaving Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as acting President
- Control of Panama Canal reverts to Panama
Famous Deaths
- Elliot Richardson, American politician (b. 1920)
About December 31, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Millennium Celebrations (United Kingdom), New Year's Day (Canada, United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun - Westlife
