Past year · United States
The year the Dow passed 10,000, Columbine shook the nation and US women won the World Cup
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Free printable 1999 calendars: the Year PDF fits all twelve months on one US Letter page, and the Monthly PDF gives each month its own page with holidays written in the day boxes. Both are landscape and print well on A4 with "fit to page".
1999 had 10 federal holidays. The list below also includes 30 widely observed religious, cultural and civic dates, the start of each season and the daylight saving time changes. Federal holidays are shaded red on the calendar.
Observed dates in 1999: Independence Day fell on a Sunday, so the federal day off was Monday, July 5, 1999. Christmas Day fell on a Saturday, so the federal day off was Friday, December 24, 1999. New Year's Day 2000 lands on a Saturday, so it was observed on Friday, December 31, 1999.
| Date | Holiday or observance | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 1 Fri | New Year's Day | Federal holiday |
| 18 Mon | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Federal holiday |
| 19 Tue | Eid al-Fitr Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| February | ||
| 2 Tue | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| 14 Sun | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| 15 Mon | Presidents' Day The official federal name is Washington's Birthday. | Federal holiday |
| 16 Tue | Lunar New Year | Cultural |
| 16 Tue | Mardi Gras | Cultural |
| 17 Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious |
| March | ||
| 17 Wed | St. Patrick's Day | Observance |
| 20 Sat | March Equinox (Spring begins) At 8:45 p.m. ET. | Season |
| 28 Sun | Eid al-Adha Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| April | ||
| 1 Thu | Passover (first day) Begins at sundown on Wednesday, March 31, 1999. | Religious |
| 1 Thu | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| 2 Fri | Good Friday | Religious |
| 4 Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious |
| 4 Sun | Daylight Saving Time begins Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii). | Clock change |
| 22 Thu | Earth Day | Observance |
| May | ||
| 5 Wed | Cinco de Mayo | Cultural |
| 9 Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| 31 Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| June | ||
| 14 Mon | Flag Day | Observance |
| 19 Sat | Juneteenth Recognized by many states at the time. It became a federal holiday in 2021. | Observance |
| 20 Sun | Father's Day | Observance |
| 21 Mon | June Solstice (Summer begins) At 3:49 p.m. ET. | Season |
| July | ||
| 4 Sun | Independence Day · observed Jul 5 | Federal holiday |
| 5 Mon | Independence Day (observed) Independence Day fell on a Sunday, so federal employees had Monday, July 5, 1999 off. | Federal holiday |
| September | ||
| 6 Mon | Labor Day | Federal holiday |
| 11 Sat | Rosh Hashanah Begins at sundown on Friday, September 10, 1999. | Religious |
| 12 Sun | National Grandparents Day | Observance |
| 20 Mon | Yom Kippur Begins at sundown on Sunday, September 19, 1999. | Religious |
| 23 Thu | September Equinox (Fall begins) At 7:31 a.m. ET. | Season |
| October | ||
| 11 Mon | Columbus Day Many states and cities observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on this date. | Federal holiday |
| 31 Sun | Halloween | Observance |
| 31 Sun | Daylight Saving Time ends Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time. | Clock change |
| November | ||
| 11 Thu | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| 25 Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| 26 Fri | Black Friday | Observance |
| December | ||
| 4 Sat | Hanukkah (first day) Begins at sundown on Friday, December 3, 1999. | Religious |
| 9 Thu | Ramadan begins Date follows the Umm al-Qura calculation. Many US communities rely on moon sighting, so the day observed can differ by one day. | Religious |
| 22 Wed | December Solstice (Winter begins) At 2:44 a.m. ET. | Season |
| 24 Fri | Christmas Day (observed) Christmas Day fell on a Saturday, so federal employees had Friday, December 24, 1999 off. | Federal holiday |
| 24 Fri | Christmas Eve | Observance |
| 25 Sat | Christmas Day · observed Dec 24 | Federal holiday |
| 26 Sun | Kwanzaa begins | Cultural |
| 31 Fri | New Year's Day (observed) New Year's Day 2000 fell on a Saturday, so federal employees had Friday, December 31, 1999 off. | Federal holiday |
| 31 Fri | New Year's Eve | Observance |
History
The United States spent 1999 riding a long economic expansion while bracing for the turn of the millennium. The year opened with the Senate impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which ended in acquittal on February 12. In late March, US forces joined NATO's 78-day air campaign against Yugoslavia over Kosovo. In April, the attack at Columbine High School in Colorado killed 12 students and a teacher and prompted changes in school security and police tactics that are still visible today.
Wall Street captured the era's optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 10,000 for the first time on March 29, passed 11,000 on May 3 and finished the year at 11,497.12. Time named Amazon founder Jeff Bezos its Person of the Year, the first winner under that title, and chose Albert Einstein as Person of the Century. In theaters, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace became the top-grossing film released that year, while Cher's "Believe" finished as Billboard's No. 1 song of 1999 and Shakespeare in Love won best picture at the Oscars.
Sports fans watched John Elway win a second straight Super Bowl in the final game of his career, the San Antonio Spurs win their first NBA title in a lockout-shortened 50-game season and the New York Yankees sweep Atlanta in the World Series. The US women's soccer team won the World Cup before a record crowd at the Rose Bowl. NASA had a mixed year: Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a space shuttle, but both of its 1999 Mars missions were lost. The year closed with the handover of the Panama Canal and final checks of computer systems before the Y2K date change.
The Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami for their second straight title. John Elway, 38, passed for 336 yards, ran for a touchdown and became the oldest Super Bowl MVP. It was the last game of his career; he announced his retirement in May.
Ending a trial that began on January 7 with Chief Justice William Rehnquist presiding, the Senate acquitted President Bill Clinton on both articles of impeachment. The perjury article failed 45-55 and the obstruction of justice article split 50-50, far short of the 67 votes needed for removal.
NATO aircraft, including US forces, began bombing Yugoslavia in response to the ethnic cleansing of Kosovar Albanians. The 78-day campaign ended on June 10 after Yugoslav forces agreed to withdraw from Kosovo, which was placed under temporary United Nations administration.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day at 10,006.78, its first close above 10,000. The late-1990s bull market kept running: the index closed above 11,000 for the first time on May 3, less than five weeks later, and ended 1999 at 11,497.12.
Two students attacked Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, killing 12 students and teacher Dave Sanders and injuring more than 20 others. Criticism of the delayed police entry led to new active-shooter tactics, and the attack reshaped school security across the country.
Read the full storyOklahoma's largest recorded tornado outbreak produced 72 tornadoes. The strongest, an F5, crossed Bridge Creek, Moore and southern Oklahoma City, killing 36 people and destroying about 1,800 homes. Forecasters in Norman issued the first tornado emergency ever as it approached the metro area.
Read the full storyGeorge Lucas's Episode I, the first new Star Wars film since 1983, opened with 12:01 a.m. shows in about 2,010 theaters. It took in $64.8 million over its first weekend and about $924 million worldwide in its original run, more than any other film released in 1999.
Read the full storyBefore 90,185 fans in Pasadena, a record crowd for a women's sporting event, the United States and China played to a 0-0 draw through extra time. Briana Scurry saved a Chinese penalty, and Brandi Chastain scored the fifth US kick to win the shootout 5-4.
Read the full storyJohn F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and her sister Lauren Bessette died when the small plane he was piloting crashed into the Atlantic off Martha's Vineyard. The National Transportation Safety Board cited the pilot's spatial disorientation during a descent over water at night.
Space shuttle Columbia lifted off from Kennedy Space Center shortly after midnight with Eileen Collins in command, the first woman to lead a shuttle mission. The five-member crew deployed the Chandra X-ray Observatory and landed on July 27 after nearly five days in orbit.
The orbiter was destroyed as it tried to enter orbit around Mars, passing about 57 kilometers above the surface instead of the planned 140 to 150. Investigators found that ground software had reported thruster data in English units while navigators expected metric units.
Read the full storyAt least 40,000 demonstrators filled downtown Seattle as the World Trade Organization opened its ministerial conference. Mayor Paul Schell declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew, National Guard troops were called in, and the talks ended on December 3 without an agreement.
Just after noon local time, the United States transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama under the Torrijos-Carter Treaties. The treaties were signed in Washington on September 7, 1977, and the Senate approved them in 1978 by identical 68-32 votes.
Gold dots on the calendar above mark these dates. Articles are researched from primary and authoritative sources listed on each page.
At a glance
Quick facts about 1999 — from key dates and calendar statistics to major events and achievements.
Important dates in 1999
Earth Rabbit
Notable winners and milestones in 1999
How many of each weekday 1999 had.
How many of each weekday 1999 had. A common year has 52 of every weekday plus one extra—the weekday it starts on; a leap year gets two extras.
Sky calendar
All times are US Eastern Time, calculated with standard astronomical algorithms (Meeus). Dates can differ by a day in other time zones.
Saturday, March 20, 1999
8:45 p.m. ET
Monday, June 21, 1999
3:49 p.m. ET
Thursday, September 23, 1999
7:31 a.m. ET
Wednesday, December 22, 1999
2:44 a.m. ET
Sunday, April 4, 1999. Clocks move forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time (except Arizona and Hawaii).
Clock changeSunday, October 31, 1999. Clocks move back one hour at 2:00 a.m. local time.
| Month | New Moon | First Quarter | Full Moon | Last Quarter |
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| January | 17 10:46 a.m. | 24 2:15 p.m. | 1 9:49 p.m. 31 11:06 a.m.Blue Moon | 9 9:22 a.m. |
| February | 16 1:38 a.m. | 22 9:42 p.m. | — | 8 6:58 a.m. |
| March | 17 1:47 p.m. | 24 5:17 a.m. | 2 1:58 a.m. 31 5:49 p.m.Blue Moon | 10 3:40 a.m. |
| April | 16 12:21 a.m. | 22 3:01 p.m. | 30 10:54 a.m. | 8 10:50 p.m. |
| May | 15 8:05 a.m. | 22 1:33 a.m. | 30 2:39 a.m. | 8 1:28 p.m. |
| June | 13 3:02 p.m. | 20 2:12 p.m. | 28 5:37 p.m. | 7 12:19 a.m. |
| July | 12 10:23 p.m. | 20 5:00 a.m. | 28 7:24 a.m. | 6 7:56 a.m. |
| August | 11 7:08 a.m. | 18 9:47 p.m. | 26 7:47 p.m. | 4 1:26 p.m. |
| September | 9 6:02 p.m. | 17 4:06 p.m. | 25 6:51 a.m. | 2 6:17 p.m. |
| October | 9 7:34 a.m. | 17 10:59 a.m. | 24 5:02 p.m. | 2 12:02 a.m. 31 7:03 a.m. |
| November | 7 10:52 p.m. | 16 4:02 a.m. | 23 2:03 a.m. | 29 6:17 p.m. |
| December | 7 5:31 p.m. | 15 7:49 p.m. | 22 12:31 p.m. | 29 9:04 a.m. |
Reuse your calendar
Every year that starts on a Friday and is a common (non-leap) year has exactly the same dates and weekdays as 1999. That means a printed 1999 calendar works again in 2010, 2021, 2027.Holidays tied to the moon, such as Easter, will still move.
Why calendars repeatFAQ
1999 started on a Friday (January 1, 1999) and ended on a Friday (December 31, 1999). It had 365 days, 52 ISO weeks and 250 working days once federal holidays are excluded.
No. 1999 was a common year with 365 days, so February had 28 days. The nearest leap years were 1996 and 2000. See leap years explained.
1982, 1993, 2010, 2021, 2027 share the exact same calendar as 1999: they start on a Friday and are common years. A 1999 calendar can be reused in 2010, 2021, 2027. Use the same calendar year finder for any other year.
Thanksgiving Day 1999 was on Thursday, November 25, 1999. Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November, so it can fall between November 22 and November 28. Read more about Thanksgiving.
Easter Sunday 1999 was on Sunday, April 4, 1999, with Good Friday on Friday, April 2, 1999. Western Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25. See how the date of Easter is calculated.
1999 is the Year of the Earth Rabbit, which began with Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 16, 1999. Anyone born between January 1 and February 15, 1999 belongs to the previous zodiac year, the Earth Tiger.
Bill Clinton (Democratic) was the 42nd president throughout 1999, with Al Gore as vice president.
There were 10 federal holidays in 1999. When a holiday lands on a Saturday, federal employees get the Friday before off; a Sunday holiday moves to Monday. See how federal holidays work.