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What major event happened on 1999?

What major event happened on 1999?

Among the major events that happened in 1999: the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton came to a conclusion, the situation in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia escalated into a war, and Space Shuttle Discovery became the first vessel to dock with the International Space Station.

What big event happened in 2009?

23 28 Mar 2009: The first case of H1N1 swine flu in the U.S. was found in California. 24 6 Apr 2009: A 6.3 magnitude earthquake killed hundreds in Italy. 25 7 Apr 2009: The former Peruvian President was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment. 26 17 Apr 2009: Helen Clark became the first woman to lead the UNDP.

What were major events in the 2000s?

George W. Bush Elected President.

  • Al-Qaeda Attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon. Anthrax Scare.
  • Department of Homeland Security Established. Coverup of Priest Pedophilia Exposed.
  • Invasion of Iraq. Abu Ghraib.
  • Tsunami in Asia.
  • Hurricane Katrina.
  • Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
  • Nancy Pelosi First Woman Speaker of the House.

    • What major events happened in the 1990s?

    1990s

    • Los Angeles Riots.
    • Oklahoma City bombing.
    • Columbine Shooting.
    • Bosnian Genocide.
    • Monica Lewinsky Scandal.
    • Waco Siege.
    • The 1990s.
    • Ruby Ridge.

    What was hot in 1999?

    The big screen boomed in 1999 with cinematic classics and fun favorites alike. The Oscar for Best Picture went to American Beauty in 1999, and the top five grossing films in the United States were 1) The Sixth Sense, 2) Toy Story 2, 3) Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, 4) The Matrix and 5) Tarzan.

    What was happening in July 2009?

    Plane Crash in Iran Kills 168 (July 15): A passenger plane operated by Caspian Airlines, flying from Iran to Armenia, crashes just after takeoff, killing all 168 people on board. Flight 7908 was reportedly attempting to make an emergency landing due to technical difficulties only 16 minutes into the trip.

    What was happening in June 2009?

    Jun 1 Air France Flight 447 crashes into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brazil on a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. All 228 passengers and crew were killed. Jun 1 General Motors files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth largest United States bankruptcy in history.

    What are the 2010s called?

    2000-09 is well known as the noughties, 2013-19 is the teenies, leaving 2010-12 as the inbetweenies.

    What major events happened in the 2010s?

    Politics and World Events

    • Occupy Wall Street.
    • Black Lives Matter.
    • 2016 Presidential Election.
    • Brexit.
    • Impeachment.
    • Haiti Earthquake.
    • Hurricanes.
    • Terrorist Attacks.