1999
A tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, damaging 120 homes and injuring over 100 people.
A tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, damaging 120 homes and injuring over 100 people.
1999 in History
30 events found for 1999
1999
The Act on National Flag and Anthem was adopted, formally establishing the Hinomaru and "Kimigayo" as the Japanese…
The Act on National Flag and Anthem was adopted, formally establishing the Hinomaru and "Kimigayo" as the Japanese…
1999
The Parliament of Singapore relocated from the Old Parliament House to its current meeting place (pictured).
The Parliament of Singapore relocated from the Old Parliament House to its current meeting place (pictured).
1999
Three weeks after an earthquake struck northwestern Turkey, a second earthquake struck Athens, causing Greece and…
Three weeks after an earthquake struck northwestern Turkey, a second earthquake struck Athens, causing Greece and…
1999
The first banknotes of the Portrait Series of the Singapore dollar were introduced by the Board of Commissioners of…
The first banknotes of the Portrait Series of the Singapore dollar were introduced by the Board of Commissioners of…
1999
A 7.7 Mw earthquake struck Jiji, Taiwan, killing 2,415 people, injuring more than 11,000 others and causing about…
A 7.7 Mw earthquake struck Jiji, Taiwan, killing 2,415 people, injuring more than 11,000 others and causing about…
1999
The Japanese manga Naruto published its first chapter, later becoming one of the best-selling manga series.
The Japanese manga Naruto published its first chapter, later becoming one of the best-selling manga series.
1999
Two trains collided head-on in Ladbroke Grove, London, killing 31 people, injuring 417, and severely damaging public…
Two trains collided head-on in Ladbroke Grove, London, killing 31 people, injuring 417, and severely damaging public…
1999
Armed men led by Nairi Hunanyan carried out a mass shooting at the Armenian parliament, killing Prime Minister Vazgen…
Armed men led by Nairi Hunanyan carried out a mass shooting at the Armenian parliament, killing Prime Minister Vazgen…
1999
About 10,000 people died when the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean made landfall…
About 10,000 people died when the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean made landfall…