President of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Appointed President of the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina, 1st term
Historical events in 1999
644 historical records
January 199962 historical events
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil, 2nd term
Euro Launch
France adopted the euro for accounting and electronic transactions when the single currency was launched.
Euro Introduced
Heads the German government when the euro becomes Germany's currency for electronic payments and accounting.
Euro Monetary Union Begins
Serves as finance minister when Germany enters the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Euro Monetary Union Begins
Oversees Irish fiscal policy as Ireland enters the third stage of economic and monetary union.
Euro Introduced
Heads the government when the euro becomes Ireland's currency for electronic payments and accounting.
Euro Introduction
Leads Ireland when the euro becomes the national currency for electronic and accounting purposes.
Euro Introduced
Heads the Italian government when the euro becomes Italy's currency for electronic payments and accounting.
Euro Launch Oversight
As prime minister and finance minister, Juncker oversaw Luxembourgโs participation in the launch of the euro as an electronic and accounting currency.
President of Switzerland
Appointed President of Switzerland
Death of Sebastian Haffner
Death of Sebastian Haffner
Mayor
Appointed Mayor of the District of Colombia
Prime Minister of Peru
Appointed Prime Minister of Peru
Death of Jerry Quarry
Death of Jerry Quarry
Economy of Cuba
A new policy by the USA would let millions more dollars flow to Cubans and allow more direct flights, mail service, and trade
Trade Relations
A new policy by the USA would let millions more dollars flow to Cubans and allow more direct flights, mail service, and trade
Resignation of Yiannakis Omirou
Resigns after his party, the Socialist Party, quit the governing coalition
Trade Relations
A new policy would let millions more dollars flow to Cubans and allow more direct flights, mail service, and trade
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of Virgin Islands
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Bombing of Iraq
Jet fighters Battle for first time in six years over Iraqi no-fly zone
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of California
Governor
Appointed Governor of Florida
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of Minnesota
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of Nevada
Inauguration
Sworn in as Governor of Florida
Nuclear Power
Washington officials say agents on arms inspection teams discovered secret weapons programs
Remaining Surrenders
Final remnants surrender to Cambodian authorities after Pol Pot death
Invasion of Freetown
AFRC and RUF forces launch a devastating attack on Freetown
Freetown Atrocities
Government faces mass civilian killings and amputations during rebel assault
Nuclear Power
Washington officials say agents on arms inspection teams discovered secret weapons programs
Death of Romanov
Death of Rostislav Romanov
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
Foreign Secretary of Malaysia
Appointed Foreign Minister
Home Scretary
Appointed Home Minister
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
President of Panama
Appointed President of Panama
Re-Elected President
Nazarbayev wins re-election as President
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 4th term
Scandal
Clinton pays $850,000 to end legal action by former Arkansas employee, Paula Joness, who accused him of sexual misconduct
Impeachment
President Clinton sends Paula Jones a cheque for $850,000 sexual harassment settlement
Scandal
Clinton pays $850,000 to end legal action by former Arkansas employee, Paula Joness, who accused him of sexual misconduct
International Sanctions
The US imposes sanctions on three institutions accused of helping Iran and possibly other nations to develop nuclear weapons and missiles
Nuclear Power
The US imposes sanctions on three institutions accused of helping Iran and possibly other nations to develop nuclear weapons and missiles
Foreign Secretary of Honduras
Appointed Foreign Minister
Home Scretary
Appointed Home Affairs Minister
Vote of Confidence
Wins a vote of confidence, 136-40
Impeachment
Opening day of the trial, the 1st presidential impeachment hearing for 131 yrs
Minister of Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Election
The New National Party wins 62% of the vote, all 15 seats
Trial
Admits to perjury & perverting the course of justice
Economy of USA
President Clinton proposes that Government invest in the stock market to strengthen Social Security in his State of the Union Address
State of the Union Address
President Clinton proposes that Government invest in the stock market to strengthen Social Security in his State of the Union Address
Resignation of Paddy Ashdown
Announces he will stand down as Party Leader in the Summer
Succession
Becomes Crown Prince
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Scandal
Appears on national television & states "Listen to me, Im going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky"
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
UNSCOM
Evidence that UNSCOM had been used by US intelligence to penetrate Iraqi security and track President Saddam Hussein's movements emerged in January 1999. An investigation by the Washington Post claimed that CIA engineers, working as UN technicians, installed equipment to spy on Iraqi sites without Butler's knowledge, and that this explained the unidentified "burst transmissions" that had been noted by the inspectors
Award
Awarded the Companion of Honour by the Queen
February 199923 historical events
Premiership Ends
Ciubuc resigns and leaves the prime ministership
Government
Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition in the imeachment trial of Bill Clinton
Impeachment
Monica Lewinsky gives a deposition in the imeachment trial of Bill Clinton
Europa February Flyby
Galileo completes another close pass of Europa before shifting the extended mission toward Callisto and Io encounters.
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 1st term
Council Co-Chair Takes Office
Svetozar Mihajlovic becomes co-chairman of the Council of Ministers
Zinoviev Letter
Claims the Zinoviev letter was written by White Russians living in Latvia
Parliamentary Reform
I participates in parliamentary reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Rambouillet Conference Opens
Leads the Kosovo Albanian delegation during the Rambouillet negotiations.
Rambouillet Conference Opens
Presses Serbian and Kosovo Albanian delegations to accept a settlement.
Accession
Ascends to the throne
Succession
Ascends to the throne
Death of Hussein I
Death of Hussein I
Death of Hussein bin Talal
Death of King Hussein of Jordan
Impeachment
1st day of Clintons impeachment trial at the Senate
Trial
Manslaughter trial for part played in blood scandal spreading Aids to 4,000 people
Death of Iris Murdoch
Death of Iris Murdoch
Aimee and Jaguar
Directs Aimee and Jaguar.
Impeachment
Senate votes 55-45 not to impeach Clinton for perjury. Senate votes 50-50 to impeach Clinton for obstructing justice. Cleared of high crimes & misdemeanours by the Senate
Acting Prime Minister Takes Office
Ion Sturza begins a short acting term as head of government
Declaration of Lahore
Vajpayee and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sign the Lahore Declaration after Vajpayee's bus journey to Pakistan.
Lahore Declaration
Nawaz Sharif and Atal Bihari Vajpayee sign the Lahore Declaration.
Manager
Keegan is named the new England coach
March 199930 historical events
Death of Dusty Springfield
Death of Dusty Springfield
Ta Mok Captured
Ta Mok captured by government forces
Death of Stanley Kubrick
Death of Stanley Kubrick
San Francisco Walk of Fame
Metallica is inducted into the San Francisco Walk of Fame
San Francisco Walk of Fame
Metallica is inducted into the San Francisco Walk of Fame
San Francisco Walk of Fame
Metallica is inducted into the San Francisco Walk of Fame
Metallica
Metallica is inducted into the San Francisco Walk of Fame
San Francisco Walk of Fame
Metallica is inducted into the San Francisco Walk of Fame
Ten-Pence Starting Rate
Brown introduces a ten-percent starting rate of income tax.
Accountability Efforts
Government and international discussions continue over trials for senior leaders
Prime Minister Takes Office
Sturza becomes Prime Minister after confirmation by Parliament
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer for his production legacy.
Assassination of Luis Maria Argana
Is assassinated in an event that triggers a national political crisis.
Berlin European Council
Hosts the European Council that reaches an overall agreement on Agenda 2000 and future Union financing.
NATO Air Campaign Begins
Leads Yugoslavia during the opening of the NATO air campaign.
NATO Air Campaign Begins
Authorizes United States participation in NATO air operations against Yugoslavia.
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia, 2nd term
Berlin Agenda 2000 Agreement
Supports the Agenda 2000 settlement on finances, policy reform and preparations for enlargement.
Resignation of Raul Cubas Grau
Resigns amid protests and impeachment pressure after the assassination of Luis Maria Argana.
President of Paraguay
Assumes the presidency after the resignation of Raul Cubas.
Northern Alliance
A United Nations brokered peace agreement is reached between the Taliban and their main remaining foe, the Northern Alliance under Ahmed Shah Massoud
Taliban
A United Nations brokered peace agreement is reached between the Taliban and their main remaining foe, the Northern Alliance under Ahmed Shah Massoud
Massacre
The Taliban take Mazar-i-Sharif, there are unconfirmed reports of mass arrests and executions (numbering in the thousands) of Shiites, especially of the Hazara ethnic group
Northern Alliance
A United Nations brokered peace agreement is reached between the Taliban and their main remaining foe, the Northern Alliance under Ahmed Shah Massoud
Siege of Mazar-i-Sharif
The Taliban take Mazar-i-Sharif, there are unconfirmed reports of mass arrests and executions (numbering in the thousands) of Shiites, especially of the Hazara ethnic group
Taliban
A United Nations brokered peace agreement is reached between the Taliban and their main remaining foe, the Northern Alliance under Ahmed Shah Massoud
Taliban
The Taliban take Mazar-i-Sharif, there are unconfirmed reports of mass arrests and executions (numbering in the thousands) of Shiites, especially of the Hazara ethnic group
Marzo Paraguayo
Assumes power during the crisis known as Marzo Paraguayo.
Opposition to NATO Kosovo Bombing
Strongly condemns NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia and warns that it damages relations with Russia.
April 199929 historical events
Nunavut
Nunavut becomes Canada newest territory.
Declaration of Hillsborough
Ahern & Blaire make the Hillsborough declaration
NICE Established
Rawlins chairs the new National Institute for Clinical Excellence, which begins producing national guidance on the clinical and cost effectiveness of treatments.
GP Fundholding Abolished
GP fundholding is formally abolished and replaced by broader primary-care commissioning arrangements intended to reduce differences between participating and non-participating practices.
Primary Care Groups Begin
Primary care groups begin operating across England, giving local doctors and other professionals a larger role in commissioning services for defined populations.
Duma
The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy
START II
The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
The Duma postpones a scheduled vote on START II ratification to protest NATO's bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, which started after Serbia refused to halt military actions against Kosovar Albanians seeking autonomy
Death of Lionel Bart
Death of Lionel Bart
Lockerbie Suspects Surrendered
Libya transfers the two Lockerbie suspects for trial before a Scottish court.
United Nations Sanctions Suspended
United Nations sanctions are suspended after Libya surrenders the Lockerbie suspects.
Death of Anthony Newley
Death of Anthony Newley
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Regional Diplomacy
I participates in regional diplomacy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Sirte Peace Agreement
Participates in a Libyan-mediated agreement seeking to reduce regional involvement in the Congo war.
Reichstag
The new Reichstag opens
Turin Semi-Final Comeback
Scores as Manchester United recover from two goals down against Juventus to reach the final.
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Metallica
Metallica records two performances with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, then conducted by Michael Kamen, Kamen, had previously worked with Bob Rock on "Nothing Else Matters"
Constituent Referendum
Voters approved holding elections for a national constituent assembly.
Death of Alfred Ernest Alf Ramsey
Death of Alf Ramsey
Insurgency
Insurgency officially declared over
First Nuclear Safety Convention Review Meeting
The first review meeting of parties to the Convention on Nuclear Safety is held under IAEA support.
Visit to Tokyo
Visits the USA to discuss Japanese rearament
May 199966 historical events
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Derycke represents Belgian diplomacy as Schengen is absorbed into the European Union legal order. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene helps lead Belgium when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Vedrine handles French diplomacy as the Schengen system is absorbed into the Union's legal structure. French officials link border removal with operational law-enforcement cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
Jospin helps lead France when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. France supports mobility alongside common visa and security arrangements.
Treaty of Schengen
Schroder helps lead Germany when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. Germany supports freer travel alongside common security and visa rules.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Fischer oversees German diplomacy as the Schengen acquis is transferred into the European Union system. German officials emphasise reliable information-sharing between national authorities.
Treaty of Amsterdam Enters into Force
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Simitis leads the Greek government.
Treaty of Amsterdam Enters into Force
Amsterdam's institutional reforms become legally effective while Ahern leads the Irish government.
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, van Aartsen represents Dutch diplomacy when the separate Schengen system is incorporated into the European Union. Dutch officials favour shared information systems alongside open internal borders.
Treaty of Schengen
Kok helps lead Netherlands when the Amsterdam Treaty takes effect and the Schengen acquis becomes part of EU law. The Netherlands links free movement with practical law-enforcement cooperation.
Death of Robert Oliver Reed
Death of Robert Oliver Reed
Death of Oliver Reed
Death of Oliver Reed
Statehood Declaration Postponed
Arafat postpones a unilateral declaration of Palestinian statehood at the end of the Oslo interim period after sustained international diplomatic pressure.
Callisto May Flyby
Galileo uses a Callisto encounter as part of a campaign to reshape its orbit for later close passes of Io.
Death of Dirk Bogarde
Death of Dirk Bogarde
Death of Dirk Bogarde
Death of Dirk Bogarde
National Maritime Museum
Opens the new look National Maritime Museum
Primakov Dismissed
Dismisses Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov and nominates Sergei Stepashin.
Prime Minister of Russia
The nomination of Interior Minister Sergei Stepashin, a Yeltsin loyalist, as Primakovs replacement suggests to many that Primakov had become too powerful for the Presidents comfort. Stepashin is easily confirmed by the Duma
Dismissal
Yeltsin fires Primakov, ostensibly because of the need for more energetic leadership
The Ego Has Landed
Releases The Ego Has Landed for the North American market.
Resignation of Binyamin Netanyahu
Resigns as Prime Minister of Israel
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
Impeachment Charges Defeated
Survives a State Duma attempt to impeach him on five separate charges.
Election
Israel elects Labor party leader and Former General Ehud Barak as Prime Minister in a landslide, Barak promises rapid progress toward peace
Kargil Operational Briefing
Tauqir Zia briefs Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and senior commanders on the Kargil operation at Ojhri Camp.
Poet Laureate
Appointed Poet Laureate
Duma Confirms Stepashin
Secures State Duma approval of Sergei Stepashin as prime minister.
Stepashin Appointed Prime Minister
Appoints Sergei Stepashin prime minister after dismissing Yevgeny Primakov.
Treaty of Schengen
Van Parys backs the Council's allocation of EU treaty bases to the inherited Schengen measures. Belgian officials favour gradual implementation backed by shared security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
Chevenement supports the post-Amsterdam legal settlement assigning treaty bases to individual Schengen measures. The French approach stresses both free movement and compensating security measures.
Treaty of Schengen
Schily supports the Council's legal mapping of Schengen measures onto the EU treaties. The German approach combines mobility with coordinated frontier safeguards.
Treaty of Schengen
Korthals backs the Council's assignment of EU legal bases to the inherited Schengen rules. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
ICTR Genocide Conviction
Is convicted of genocide for crimes in Kibuye.
Kibuye Crimes Judgment
The ICTR sentences him to life imprisonment.
Champions League Winner
Peter Schmeichel captained United in his final appearance for the club and lifted the trophy after a dramatic comeback in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Barcelona Final Heartbreak
Stefan Effenberg captains Bayern in the Champions League final, where Manchester United score twice in stoppage time to overturn a 1-0 deficit.
National Assembly
Opens the Welsh National Assembly
Champions League Winner
Gary Neville played at right-back as United survived Bayern's pressure before two stoppage-time goals in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Teddy Sheringham equalised in stoppage time to revive United's hopes against Bayern Munich in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Comeback in Barcelona
Manchester United defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the Champions League final after two stoppage-time goals, giving Ferguson his first title in Europeโs leading club competition.
Champions League Winner
David Beckham delivered corners that created United's late equaliser and winning goal in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Nicky Butt covered central midfield in the absence of suspended teammates Roy Keane and Paul Scholes in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Ryan Giggs contributed from the wing and was involved in the move leading to United's equaliser in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Denis Irwin provided defensive experience on the left as the final turned in injury time in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Jaap Stam anchored United's central defence during the tense contest with Bayern Munich in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Ronny Johnsen partnered Stam in central defence and helped keep the score close until the closing minutes in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Champions League Winner
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned in the injury-time winner that completed United's astonishing comeback in the 1999 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.
Second David Oddsson Government
The Second David Oddsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Third David Oddsson Government
Begins the Third David Oddsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
President of Nigeria
Appointed President of Nigeria, 4th Republic
Presidential Election
Wins Slovakia's first direct presidential election.
Midland Metro
The first Midland Metro line opens between Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton.
Diplomatic Mission
Britain & Iran exchange ambassadors for the 1st time since 1989
Diplomatic Mission
Britain & Iran exchange ambassadors for the 1st time since 1989
Golden Boot Premier League
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 18 goals for Liverpool. His contribution stands out for retaining a share of the top-scorer honour despite an injury-interrupted spring.
Battle of Kargil
Vajpayee leads India during the Kargil conflict after Pakistani forces occupy positions across the Line of Control.
Operation Vijay
Atal Behari Vajpayee's government authorizes Operation Vijay to evict infiltrating forces from Indian-held positions in the Kargil sector.
Diplomatic Mission
Britain & Iran exchange ambassadors for the 1st time since 1989
Golden Boot Premier League
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 18 goals for Leeds United. The campaign is particularly remembered for his prolific Leeds campaign before a move to Atlรฉtico Madrid.
Kargil Operations
Aziz Khan serves as Chief of General Staff and participates in senior planning and oversight of the Kargil operation.
Kargil Operations
Mahmud Ahmed commands X Corps during the Kargil operation and participates in senior operational briefings.
Kargil Operations
Javed Hassan commands Force Command Northern Areas during the Pakistani military deployment associated with the Kargil conflict.
Golden Boot Premier League
Collects the Premier League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 18 goals for Manchester United. The award recognises his leading attacking role in Unitedโs treble-winning season.
Constitutional Commission Appointed
Mugabe appoints a commission to prepare proposals for a new constitution.
June 199925 historical events
President Takes Office
Francisco Flores becomes President of El Salvador
Cologne European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders address employment, security policy and future institutional development.
Election
A collapse in Labours core vote in elections for the European Parliament hands Blair his first electoral defeat
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights Mandate
Supports the Cologne decision to begin drafting a Charter of Fundamental Rights for the European Union.
Arrest of Jonathan Aitken
Sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for perjury
Trial
Sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for perjury
Kumanovo Military Agreement
Signs for KFOR as the agreement establishes a security presence in Kosovo.
Kumanovo Military Agreement
Signs the military agreement requiring Yugoslav forces to leave Kosovo.
United Nations Resolution 1244
Supports implementation of the international civil and security presence authorized for Kosovo.
UNMIK Established
Security Council establishes UNMIK after the Kosovo conflict
Brexit
Elected to the European Parliament for UKIP.
United Nations Resolution 1244
Withdraws Serbian Third Army forces under the Kumanovo arrangements.
Kargil Diplomacy
Sartaj Aziz meets Indian External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh in New Delhi to discuss the Kargil confrontation.
Legacy Debates
National discussions begin on Khmer Rouge legacy
Mbeki Presidency Begins
Succeeds Nelson Mandela as head of the democratic government.
Presidential Inauguration
Is inaugurated as president at the Union Buildings.
Capture of Point 5140
Vikram Batra leads troops in the capture of Point 5140 during Operation Vijay in the Kargil conflict.
Cologne START III Discussions
Agrees with Bill Clinton to prepare further strategic arms talks after Russian ratification of START II.
Cassini Second Venus Flyby
Cassini completes a second Venus gravity assist, gaining speed for the next stage of its journey to Saturn.
Claudio Lรณpez Scores Twice in Spanish Cup Final
Claudio Lรณpez scores twice as Valencia defeat Atlรฉtico Madrid to lift the Copa del Rey under Ranieri.
Valencia Wins Copa del Rey
Ranieri guides Valencia to a 3โ0 victory over Atlรฉtico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
Callisto June Flyby
A second 1999 Callisto flyby further lowers Galileo's closest approach to Jupiter in preparation for Io observations.
New Christian Social Democratic Coalition
Following the national election, Juncker formed a coalition between the Christian Social Peopleโs Party and the Democratic Party, replacing the previous partnership with the socialists.
Cologne G8 Summit
Attends the Cologne summit for talks on global economic issues, Kosovo and Russia's relations with Western governments.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Leads the UEFA Champions League scoring standings with 8 goals for Dynamo Kyiv. His contribution stands out for his emergence as a European-class striker during Kyivโs semi-final campaign.
July 199918 historical events
Devolution
The Scottish Parliament is formally opened after devolution.
Manager
Appointed Manager of Nottingham Forest
Battle of Khalubar
Manoj Kumar Pandey leads attacks on enemy positions at Khalubar and is killed during the assault.
Battle of Tiger Hill
Yogendra Singh Yadav climbs the approach to Tiger Hill under heavy fire and helps capture key enemy bunkers.
Washington Meeting
Nawaz Sharif meets United States President Bill Clinton in Washington and agrees to steps leading toward withdrawal from the Kargil positions.
First Gold Auction
The first Treasury auction begins a programme reducing official gold reserves.
Gold Reserve Sales Begin
The Treasury begins a programme of auctions reducing Britain's official gold holdings.
Lome Peace Accord
Kabbah signs the Lome Peace Accord granting rebels political concessions
Lome Peace Agreement
Foday Sankoh signs the Lome Peace Agreement with the government
Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement
Kabila signs a regional ceasefire agreement providing for dialogue and foreign troop withdrawal.
Premiership Ends
Skate resigns before a no-confidence vote
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mekere Morauta becomes Prime Minister after Bill Skate resigns
Documentation Efforts
Archives and evidence collection expand
Constituent Assembly Election
Voters elected delegates to draft a new constitution.
Minister of Sport
Appointed Minister of Sport
Oslo Process
Barak becomes Prime Minister promising to advance negotiations with the Palestinians
First Summit with Ehud Barak
Arafat meets newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak as both leaders discuss reviving delayed implementation of the peace agreements.
Diamond Commission Role
Lome settlement gives Sankoh a powerful role over strategic mineral resources
August 199922 historical events
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal from Juventus and begins a career that will make him the club's record goalscorer.
Party Leader
Elected leader of the Liberal Democrats after the retirement of Paddy Ashdown
Acting Prime Minister
Appointed acting Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation by President Boris Yeltsin
Putin Presented as Preferred Successor
Publicly identifies Vladimir Putin as the politician he wants to succeed him as president.
Prime Minister of Russia
Yeltsin elevates the obscure Putin to the position of Prime Minister, and shortly thereafter designates him as his successor
Putin Named Acting Prime Minister
Dismisses Sergei Stepashin, appoints Vladimir Putin acting prime minister and identifies him as his preferred successor.
Dismissal
Stepashin is fired without explanation, Yeltsin nominates Vladimir Putin, former KGB official, head of the FSB, and secretary of the Russian Security Council
FSB
Stepashin is fired without explanation, Yeltsin nominates Vladimir Putin, former KGB official, head of the FSB, and secretary of the Russian Security Council
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Stepashin is fired without explanation, Yeltsin nominates Vladimir Putin, former KGB official, head of the FSB, and secretary of the Russian Security Council
Russian Security Council
Stepashin is fired without explanation, Yeltsin nominates Vladimir Putin, former KGB official, head of the FSB, and secretary of the Russian Security Council
Callisto August Flyby
Galileo performs another Callisto gravity-assist encounter during the perijove reduction campaign.
PGA
Winner of the US PGA Championship
Duma Confirms Putin as Prime Minister
Sees the State Duma confirm Vladimir Putin as prime minister one week after his appointment.
Transfer
Coventry City pay a world record 6 million pounds for a teenager from Wolverhampton Wanderers
World Champion
Winner of the 100 meters World title
World Champion
Winner of the 100 meters World title
World Champion
Winner of the 10000 meters World title
World Champion
Winner of the 1500 meters World title
Last Regular Crew Departure
Departs Mir with Sergei Avdeyev and Jean-Pierre Haignere, leaving the station uncrewed after more than a decade of near-continuous habitation.
RCD Signs Lusaka Ceasefire
Signs the Lusaka ceasefire agreement for the Rally for Congolese Democracy.
MLC Signs Lusaka Ceasefire
Signs the Lusaka ceasefire process on behalf of the Movement for the Liberation of the Congo.
Thierry Henry Joins Arsenal
Wenger brought Thierry Henry from Juventus to Arsenal in August 1999 and developed him into one of the leading goalscorers in English football.
September 199921 historical events
Sharm el Sheikh Memorandum
Signs a memorandum with Arafat to revive delayed Oslo implementation.
Sharm el Sheikh Memorandum
Signs a memorandum intended to revive Oslo implementation.
Sharm el Sheikh Memorandum
Hosts and supports renewed implementation talks between Barak and Arafat.
Accords of Oslo
Albright participates in efforts to revive implementation of the Oslo agreements
Death of Alan Clark
Death of Alan Clark
Sirte Declaration
African leaders adopt the Sirte Declaration proposing creation of the African Union.
Movement for Democratic Change Formed
Tsvangirai becomes leader of a new opposition movement rooted in labour and civic groups.
Movement for Democratic Change Formed
The Movement for Democratic Change is formed as a major opposition party.
First-Team Goalkeeping Debut
Begins a long senior career as the club's goalkeeper.
Real Madrid League Debut
Makes his Spanish league debut for Real Madrid.
Death of Charles Crichton
Death of Charles Crichton
INTERFET Authorized
Security Council authorizes international force for East Timor
Callisto September Flyby
Galileo completes the final Callisto encounter in the sequence used to prepare for close Io flybys.
Direct Presidential Election
Wins Yemen's first direct presidential election.
Saleh Wins National Vote
Secures a new mandate as president of the unified republic.
Election
Wins a fourth presidential term through an uncontested referendum.
Presidential Referendum
Receives referendum approval for a fourth presidential term.
BepiColombo Mission Naming
ESA names its planned Mercury mission BepiColombo in honour of Giuseppe Colombo's pioneering work on Mercury and planetary flyby trajectories.
National Service Framework for Mental Health
The first National Service Framework for mental health sets national standards for adult services, crisis care, community support and treatment quality.
Manager
Following the resignation of Ruud Gullit at Newcastle United, Robson moved to St James Park
Second Chechen War Presidency
Backs the federal military campaign that expands from Dagestan into Chechnya during the final months of his presidency.
October 199932 historical events
Death of Lena Zavaroni
Death of Lena Zavaroni
Premiership Ends
Balgimbayev leaves office as Prime Minister
Prime Minister Takes Office
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev becomes Prime Minister
Rule of Chechnya
Putin cuts ties with the elected Government of Chechnya
Hours
Releases Hours, an album connected to music written for the video game Omikron: The Nomad Soul.
Death of David Pieter de Villiers Graaff
Death of David Pieter de Villiers Graaff
Working Families Tax Credit
Brown introduces a tax credit intended to make employment pay for lower-income families.
Government
Reshuffles the Cabinet, forms a coaliton with the Liberal Party & the New Komeito
Reballion of Rebels in Chechnya
Putin plans to resettle thousands of Chechens in areas under Russian control, an indication that Moscow plans to split Chechnya in two
Rule of Chechnya
Putin plans to resettle thousands of Chechens in areas under Russian control, an indication that Moscow plans to split Chechnya in two
Debut
Makes internationaal debut for England, in a 21 friendly win over Belgium
Galileo October Io Flyby
Galileo passes roughly 611 kilometres above Io, beginning exceptionally close extended-mission studies of the volcanic moon.
Chief Executive of Pakistan
Musharraf governs as Chief Executive while President Rafiq Tarar remains formal head of state.
Constitutional Suspension
Musharraf suspends constitutional government after the military takeover.
Military Coup
The armed forces remove Nawaz Sharif and install Pervez Musharraf as Chief Executive.
Removal by Coup
A military coup removes Nawaz Sharif from office.
Coup
Pervez Musharraf becomes Pakistan's Chief Executive after the military removes Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
New NDA Government
Vajpayee begins a new term as Prime Minister at the head of a National Democratic Alliance coalition.
Chandra Observes Andromeda Core
NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory obtains a deep view of the M31 nucleus and surrounding X-ray sources, including emission near the central black hole position.
Provisional Constitutional Order
Musharraf issues a provisional order governing the post-coup constitutional system.
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Death of Julius Nyerere
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Death of Julius Kambarage Nyerere
Election
Botswana election results show the ruling Botswana Democratic Party of Pres. Festus Mogae winning 30 of 40 seats in the National Assembly
National Assembly
Botswana election results show the ruling Botswana Democratic Party of Pres. Festus Mogae winning 30 of 40 seats in the National Assembly
Election
Botswana election results show the ruling Botswana Democratic Party of Pres. Festus Mogae winning 30 of 40 seats in the National Assembly
National Assembly
Botswana election results show the ruling Botswana Democratic Party of Pres. Festus Mogae winning 30 of 40 seats in the National Assembly
UNAMSIL Established
UN Security Council establishes UNAMSIL peacekeeping mission in Sierra Leone
Legislative Election
Tunisia held legislative elections alongside the presidential election.
Presidential Election
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali won a presidential election contested by more than one candidate.
UNTAET Established
UN Transitional Administration in East Timor is created
Election
Equal 2nd with the OVP, 27% of the vote
Disaster
A super cyclone devastates Odisha, killing thousands and causing extensive destruction.
November 199923 historical events
Rule of Chechnya
Russia allows thousands of refugees to flee Chechnya and the crossing at the Sleptsovskaya border reaches 500 people per hour
Election
Shevardnadzes party wins Parliamentary elections
Death of Vivien Fuchs
Death of Vivien Fuchs
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Clinton signs the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, allowing broader combinations of banking, securities, and insurance activities and assigning the Federal Reserve an important umbrella-supervision role for financial holding companies.
Election
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey agreed to a US-backed plan for a Caspian oil pipeline from Baku to Ceyhan to be completed in 2004
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Mohamed Ghannouchi became prime minister of Tunisia.
Assassination of Jill Dando
Death of Jill Dando, assassinated
Death of Jill Dando
Death of Jill Dando, assassinated
Galileo Close Io Flyby
Galileo passes close to Io to investigate active volcanism and the moon's interaction with Jupiter.
Death of Ernie Wise
Death of Ernie Wise
MONUC Peacekeeping Mission Established
Oversees United Nations preparations after the Security Council establishes MONUC to support implementation of the Lusaka agreement.
Intercontinental Cup Win in Tokyo
Manchester United beat Palmeiras 1-0 in Tokyo to win the Intercontinental Cup, extending the clubโs international success under Ferguson.
Capture of Herat
Mullah Omars movement captures Herat
Taliban
The United Nations imposes an air embargo and freezes Taliban assets in an attempt to force them to hand over bin Laden for trial
Trade Embargo
The United Nations imposes an air embargo and freezes Taliban assets in an attempt to force them to hand over bin Laden for trial
First Observed Exoplanet Transit
Leads observations detecting HD 209458 b crossing the face of its star.
Bombing of Yugoslavia
Blair sends troops to join NATO bombing campaign on Yugoslavia in a bid to halt suppression of ethnic Albanians
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Blair sends troops to join NATO bombing campaign on Yugoslavia in a bid to halt suppression of ethnic Albanians
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Blair sends troops to join NATO bombing campaign on Yugoslavia in a bid to halt suppression of ethnic Albanians
Disarmament Begins
Disarmament and demobilization efforts begin under international supervision
HD 209458 b Transit Confirmation
Contributes to the team confirming periodic transits of HD 209458 b.
Independent HD 209458 b Transit Detection
Independently detects the transit of HD 209458 b with automated photometry.
First Observed Exoplanet Transit
Co-leads photometric observations revealing transits of HD 209458 b.
December 199948 historical events
Rule of Northern Ireland
The Eire Government drops its territorial claim to Northern Ireland
Beef
France refuses to lift its ban on British beef
Russia-Belarus Union State Treaty
Signs the Treaty on the Creation of a Union State with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
Yeltsin resigns
Yeltsin resigns
President for Life
National forum adopts a measure making Niyazov president for life
Inauguration
Fernando de la Rua is sworn into office
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina
Death of Franjo Tudjman
Death of Franjo Tudjman
Helsinki European Council
Represents Greece as leaders take major enlargement decisions and recognise Turkey as a candidate country.
Beijing Summit with Jiang Zemin
Meets Jiang Zemin for talks on bilateral relations, Chechnya and Taiwan.
Homosexuals
The ban on homosexuals serving in the armed forces is to be lifted
Death of Joseph Heller
Death of Joseph Heller
Constitutional Referendum
Voters approved a new constitution creating the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and restructuring public power.
UNMOVIC
UNMOVIC was meant to replace the former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) to carry on with the mandate to disarm Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), and to operate a system of ongoing monitoring and verification to check Iraq's compliance with its obligations not to reacquire the same weapons banned by the Security Council
UNMOVIC
UNMOVIC was meant to replace the former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) to carry on with the mandate to disarm Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), and to operate a system of ongoing monitoring and verification to check Iraq's compliance with its obligations not to reacquire the same weapons banned by the Security Council
Rule of Macau
Portugal officially returns Macau to China after 442 yrs
Rule of Macau
Portugal officially returns Macau to China after 442 yrs
State Duma Election
The Kremlin-backed Unity movement performs strongly in the State Duma election shortly before Yeltsin's resignation.
Hubble Servicing Mission 3A Launch
Brown commands Discovery as an urgent Hubble servicing mission launches after multiple gyroscope failures force the telescope into safe mode.
Hubble Captured for Servicing Mission 3A
Clervoy operates Discovery's robotic arm to capture Hubble for the emergency Servicing Mission 3A.
Premiership Ends
Sturza leaves office after his government loses support
Prime Minister Takes Office
Dumitru Braghis becomes Prime Minister after the Sturza government falls
Prime Minister of Romania
Isarescu leaves the central bank temporarily to lead the government.
Hubble Gyroscope Repair
Grunsfeld helps restore Hubble's pointing system by replacing failed gyroscope assemblies during the first Servicing Mission 3A spacewalk.
Hubble Rate Sensor Units Replaced
Smith helps replace all three Hubble Rate Sensor Units, restoring six gyroscopes used for accurate telescope pointing.
Hubble Advanced Computer Installed
Foale helps install a new Hubble computer approximately twenty times faster than the telescope's original flight computer.
Hubble Fine Guidance Sensor Installed
Nicollier helps install a new Fine Guidance Sensor during Servicing Mission 3A.
Hubble Transmitter Replaced
Grunsfeld helps install a replacement transmitter for sending Hubble scientific data to the ground.
Hubble Digital Recorder Installed
Smith helps replace an older mechanical data recorder with a solid-state digital recorder during the final spacewalk.
Hubble Released After Servicing Mission 3A
Clervoy uses Discovery's robotic arm to release Hubble after repairs restore the observatory to science operations.
Acting President
Yeltsin unexpectedly resigns and, according to the constitution, Putin becomes (acting) President of the Russian Federation
Constitution of Russia
Yeltsin unexpectedly resigns and, according to the constitution, Putin becomes (acting) President of the Russian Federation
Resignation of Yeltsin
Unitys electoral success gives Yeltsin the confidence to resign in favour of Prime Minister Putin (who becomes Acting President upon Yeltsins resignation)
Transfer of Presidential Authority to Putin
Leaves the Kremlin after transferring acting presidential authority to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Final New Year Address Prepared
Records a final televised address explaining his early resignation and asking Russians for forgiveness for unmet expectations.
Resignation from the Presidency
Announces his resignation in a televised address and transfers presidential powers to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
President of Russia
Yeltsin announces his resignation and hands power over to Prime Minister Putin. Appointed President of Russia, acting
UN Resolution 1284
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 1284, replacing UNSCOM with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, also known as UNMOVIC. Four countries รขโฌโ among them Russia, France and China รขโฌโ abstained from voting on Res. 1284, which led the Iraqi regime to reject the resolution because they saw the resolution as a way for the UN to claim Iraq as a "protectorate"
UNSCOM
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 1284, replacing UNSCOM with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, also known as UNMOVIC. Four countries รขโฌโ among them Russia, France and China รขโฌโ abstained from voting on Res. 1284, which led the Iraqi regime to reject the resolution because they saw the resolution as a way for the UN to claim Iraq as a "protectorate"
Duma
Putin pledges his support to the newly formed Unity Party which wins the second largest percentage of the popular vote (23,32%) in the Duma elections
Election
Putin pledges his support to the newly formed Unity Party which wins the second largest percentage of the popular vote (23,32%) in the Duma elections
Union State Treaty Ratification Push
Promotes parliamentary ratification of the new Union State treaty with Belarus.
Duma
Putin pledges his support to the newly formed Unity Party which wins the second largest percentage of the popular vote (23,32%) in the Duma elections
Election
Putin pledges his support to the newly formed Unity Party which wins the second largest percentage of the popular vote (23,32%) in the Duma elections
UN Resolution 1284
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 1284, replacing UNSCOM with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, also known as UNMOVIC. Four countries รขโฌโ among them Russia, France and China รขโฌโ abstained from voting on Res. 1284, which led the Iraqi regime to reject the resolution because they saw the resolution as a way for the UN to claim Iraq as a "protectorate"
UNMOVIC
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 1284, replacing UNSCOM with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, also known as UNMOVIC. Four countries รขโฌโ among them Russia, France and China รขโฌโ abstained from voting on Res. 1284, which led the Iraqi regime to reject the resolution because they saw the resolution as a way for the UN to claim Iraq as a "protectorate"
UNSCOM
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 1284, replacing UNSCOM with the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission, also known as UNMOVIC. Four countries รขโฌโ among them Russia, France and China รขโฌโ abstained from voting on Res. 1284, which led the Iraqi regime to reject the resolution because they saw the resolution as a way for the UN to claim Iraq as a "protectorate"
Appointment as Vice-President
Msika becomes Vice-President after the death of Joshua Nkomo.
President of Panama
Panama receives full control of the Panama Canal from the United States
President of Panama
United States transfers full control of the Panama Canal to Panama
UNSCOM
Resigns from UNSCOM
Batistuta Fires Fiorentina to Champions League Place
Gabriel Batistuta's goals help Fiorentina finish third in Serie A and qualify for Europe's leading club competition.
Cruz Goals Drive Feyenoord Title
Argentine forward Julio Cruz supplies pace and finishing during Feyenoord's title-winning campaign, providing the Rotterdam club with a valuable penalty-area presence.
Simeone Joins Championship Contenders
Diego Simeone signs for Lazio from Inter and adds aggressive ball-winning and late runs into the box to the team's Scudetto challenge.
Argentine Playmaker Joins Lazio
Juan Sebastiรกn Verรณn moves from Parma to Lazio and gives the ambitious side precise long passing and technical control in central midfield.
Eyes Wide Shut
Kidman and Cruise portray a married couple in Eyes Wide Shut, Stanley Kubricks final film
Election
The FPO wins 42% of votes in Carinthia
Porto Prolific League Campaign
Leads FC Porto's attack in another Portuguese championship season, using outstanding aerial finishing to become one of the league's most prolific strikers.
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after outstanding performances for Barcelona.
World Player Recognition
Becomes Brazil's leading individual football award winner of the year.
Giovanni Begins Olympiacos Career
Giovanni arrives at Olympiacos after playing for Barcelona and brings technical imagination to the Greek champions. His dribbling and finishing soon make him a prominent figure in the club's attack.
Daughter of Fortune
Allende published Daughter of Fortune, a historical novel set partly during the California Gold Rush.
Lazio Super Cup Winner Against United
Marcelo Salas scores the only goal in the UEFA Super Cup against Manchester United, giving Lazio an important international trophy.
Rule of Taiwan
Chen Shui-bian becomes the first democratically elected president of Taiwan and the first to advocate independence from Communist China
President of Comoros
Appointed President of Comoros
Winner in Last Cup Winners' Cup Final
Pavel Nedvฤd strikes Lazio's winning goal against Mallorca at Villa Park, deciding the final edition of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 2โ1.
Light Reduced to Bicycle Speed
Reduces a light pulse to speeds comparable with ordinary transport.
Slow Light Experiment
Leads an experiment slowing light dramatically in an ultracold atomic gas.
Premier League Championship
Peter Schmeichel wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and organises United's defence in his final season with the club.
Constitution of Egypt
Maintains the constitutional system in which Parliament nominates a single presidential candidate for referendum.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for studies of transition states of chemical reactions using femtosecond spectroscopy.
Beau Travail
Directs Beau Travail, a French drama inspired by Herman Melville's Billy Budd.
Party Leader
Apppointed Party Leader of the RPR
Neptune Ring Arc Dynamics
Sicardy publishes ground-based adaptive-optics observations showing that Neptune's ring arcs remain dynamically complex.
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid recruits Nicolas Anelka, formerly of Arsenal. The French forward moved from Arsenal to Spain after helping the London club win domestic trophies.
Player of the Year
Tottenham winger Ginola wins the writers accolade as his adventurous dribbling and individual flair distinguish him during the 1998โ99 season.
Derby Playmaking Years
Giorgi Kinkladze arrives at Derby County in 1999 and displays inventive dribbling and passing during his spell with the Rams.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Expo 2000
Releases Expo 2000, Kraftwerk's first new single in many years.
Election
Merkel oversees a string of Christian Democrat election victories in six out of seven regional elections in 1999 alone, breaking the SPD-Green coalitions hold on the Bundesrat, the legislative body representing the states
Newcastle United to Liverpool Transfer
Dietmar Hamann joined Liverpool from Newcastle United in 1999 and became a dependable defensive midfielder with an excellent passing range.
Security Council Establishes Kosovo Mission
The Security Council established UNMIK which subsequently supported justice mechanisms in Kosovo.
Companion of Honour
Made a Companion of Honour
Sleepy Hollow
Stars in Sleepy Hollow
Tea With Mussolini
Screenwrites Tea With Mussolini
Tea With Mussolini
Appears in Tea With Mussolini
Academy Award
Winner of an Oscar for The Cider House Rules, best supporting actor
BAFTA
Winner of a BAFTA for The Cider House Rules, best supporting role
The Cider House Rules
Stars in The Cider House Rules
Gladiator
Final role as the elderly slave dealer Proximo in Gladiator
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Shakespeare in Love.
GBH
Adapts Oliver Twist for TV
Award
Receives the Best Actress award at the British Soap Awards
Emmy Award
Winner an Emmy for The Passion of Ayn Rand
OBE
Awarded the OBE
When We Were Orphans
Publication of "When We Were Orphans"
Marriage
Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall split after Jagger confesses he had fathered a child Luciana Morad
The Carpet Crawlers 1999
Reunites vocally with Genesis members for The Carpet Crawlers 1999.
Birth of Lucas Jagger
Birth of Lucas Jagger, Luciana Gimenez, gives birth to Mick Jagger's son Lucas Jagger
She's the One
Releases She's the One, which becomes another UK number one single.
Strong
Releases Strong, a concert favourite from I've Been Expecting You.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Kennsington & Chelsea
Budget Policy
The 1999 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 1999 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister of Education & Employment
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State at the Home Office
Constitution of Great Britain
The House of Lords Act permits jusy ninety-two hereditaries to remain in the House of Lords
Legislation
The House of Lords Act permits jusy ninety-two hereditaries to remain in the House of Lords
Greater London Authority Act
Greater London Authority Act 1999 creates the Mayor of London and London Assembly
House of Lords Act
House of Lords Act 1999 removes most hereditary peers from the House of Lords
Immigration and Asylum Act
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 reforms asylum support and immigration procedures
NHS Meningitis C Vaccination Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.
NHS Meningitis C Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: The UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.
NHS Meningitis C Vaccination
During Tony Blair's government, the UK becomes the first country to use a vaccine against Group C meningococcal disease.
Vice President
Appointed Vice President of the European Union
Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation
The government publishes Saving Lives: Our Healthier Nation, establishing targets and programmes for reducing premature deaths and narrowing health inequalities.
Secretary of State for Health Appointment
Milburn becomes Health Secretary and leads a period of major NHS investment, performance management, organisational reform and expansion of patient choice.
Marriage
After a party celebrating the 50th birthday of Camillas sister Annabel Elliott, Charles and Camilla are photographed in public together, many see this as a sign that their relationship is now regarded as "official"
Haymarket Chairmanship
Becomes chairman of Haymarket after Lindsay Masters retires, increasing his direct involvement with the publishing group.
Westminster School Governing Body
Begins service as a member of the governing body of Westminster School while continuing his work in public and parliamentary life.
Britain in Europe Campaign
Becomes a prominent Conservative supporter of the cross-party Britain in Europe campaign advocating a strong British role inside the European Union.
Health of George Harrison
Stabbed several times & suffers a punctured lung. Attacked by an intruder at his mansion in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
Champions League
Wins the Champions League with Manchester United as two stoppage-time goals overturn Bayern Munich's lead in Barcelona.
European Footballer of the Year
Finishes runner up to Rivaldo for 1999s European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year awards
FIFA World Player
Finishes runner up to Rivaldo for 1999s European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year awards
No 7
Eric Cantona retires as a player and leaves the coveted number 7 shirt free, with Teddy Sheringham arriving from Tottenham Hotspur, Beckham leaves his number 10 shirt for Sheringham and picks up the number 7 jersey
Election
Voted 11th, behind Marco van Basten, at the IFFHS European Player of the Century election and 16th, behind Lothar Mattheus, in the World Player of the Century election
European Player of the Century
Voted 11th, behind Marco van Basten, at the IFFHS European Player of the Century election and 16th, behind Lothar Matthโus, in the World Player of the Century election
World Player of the Century
Voted 11th, behind Marco van Basten, at the IFFHS European Player of the Century election and 16th, behind Lothar Matthโus, in the World Player of the Century election
Manager
Wilkins was sacked as manager & Keegan takes over his coaching role
Second Division Champions
Wins the Second Division in a record-breaking season
Premier League Championship
Gary Neville wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and holds down the right-back position and provides continuity during the title-winning season.
Premier League Defensive Campaign
Brown plays in Charlton Athletic's Premier League squad and helps the side respond to the demands of top-flight football.
Ferguson Wins Final with Manchester United
Ferguson ends the tournament with Manchester United on top after the 2-0 final against Newcastle United.
Premier League Championship
Andy Cole wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and scores crucial league goals while building an effective strike partnership with Dwight Yorke.
Hayles Leads Fulham Second Division Attack
Barry Hayles supplies important attacking pace and goals as Fulham win the 1998โ99 Second Division championship in Kevin Keegan's period with the club.
Phillips Fires Sunderland Back to Premier League
Phillips scores heavily as Sunderland wins the 1998โ99 First Division championship and returns to the top flight.
Brentford Championship Attacker
Owusu's pace and goals gave Brentford a valuable cutting edge during its title-winning Fourth Tier season.
Wolves Career Concludes
Ends a long playing career with Wolves as the clubโs record goalscorer after scoring 306 league goals.
Claridge Appointed Portsmouth Player Manager
Claridge takes charge of Portsmouth as player-manager during a difficult First Division spell, balancing his forward role with coaching responsibilities.
1999 FA Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores Manchester United's first goal in the 2-0 final victory over Newcastle United.
Knighthood Following Treble
Ferguson receives a knighthood in recognition of his services to football after Manchester United win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in one season.
Manager
Following the resignation of Ruud Gullit at Newcastle United, Robson moved to St James Park. In his first home match in charge, Newcastle defeat Sheffield Wednesday 8-0, still the club record home victory
Premier League Championship
Alex Ferguson wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and steers Manchester United to the league title as the first part of their historic Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble.
Kidd Unable to Prevent Blackburn Relegation
Kidd's first season as Blackburn manager ends in relegation from the Premier League, five years after the club's championship challenge.
West Ham Capture UEFA Intertoto Cup
Harry Redknapp guides West Ham United to the UEFA Intertoto Cup title, securing a place in the UEFA Cup through the summer competition.
Record Points Promotion Campaign
Reid's Sunderland accumulates 105 points while winning the First Division, achieving one of the era's most commanding promotions.
Third Division Champions
Noades managed Brentford to the Third Division championship, achieving automatic promotion and a return to the third tier.
First Division Play-Off Semi-Final Campaign
Francis managed Birmingham City through a promotion challenge that ended in the play-offs, maintaining the clubโs ambition to return to the top division.
FA Cup Final Win Against Newcastle
Beckham started in Manchester United's FA Cup final defeat of Newcastle United at Wembley. The victory secured the second trophy of a season that would end with a historic continental treble.
FA Cup Semi-Final Replay Triumph
Beckham appeared for Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final replay against Arsenal at Villa Park. United progressed in extra time through Ryan Giggs's famous solo winner and remained on course for the treble.
Intercontinental Cup Victory in Tokyo
Beckham played for Manchester United as the European champions defeated Palmeiras in the Intercontinental Cup. The match in Tokyo gave United a world-level club trophy to follow its European success.
Juventus Champions League Semi-Final Appearance
Beckham took part in Manchester United's European semi-final against Juventus during the 1998โ99 campaign. His role in the midfield helped United advance to the final after a dramatic comeback in Turin.
Premier League Championship
David Beckham wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and delivers crossing and set-piece opportunities from the right side throughout the league campaign.
Premier League Title Clinched Against Tottenham
Beckham helped Manchester United overcome Tottenham Hotspur on the last day of the league season. United's victory secured the Premier League championship ahead of Arsenal and set up the club's treble.
Intertoto Cup Victory With West Ham
Lampard features as West Ham win the UEFA Intertoto Cup against Metz, securing qualification for the UEFA Cup.
UEFA Cup Goal Against Osijek
Lampard scores in West Ham's European campaign against Osijek, contributing attacking goals from midfield in the UEFA Cup.
Premier League Championship
Paul Scholes wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and contributes goals and intelligent movement from midfield as United withstand a close title race.
Scholes Scores in Keegan England Wembley Win
Paul Scholes scores for England during Kevin Keegan's early spell as national manager, adding attacking runs from midfield to a side preparing for Euro 2000.
Premier League Championship
Ryan Giggs wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and provides direct running on the wing and helps sustain the side's attacking threat.
First Liverpool Goal Against Sheffield Wednesday
Gerrard scores his first senior Liverpool goal against Sheffield Wednesday, finishing a league move at Anfield with the confidence of a developing midfielder.
Liverpool First-Team Establishment
Gerrard increases his Liverpool appearances in midfield and defence, gaining experience against senior Premier League opposition under Gรฉrard Houllier.
Vanguard Class
The Royal Navy maintains Trident patrols from Faslane with Vanguard class submarines
Kargil Conflict
Indian forces confront Pakistani troops and infiltrators occupying positions on the Indian side of the Line of Control near Kargil.
Rule of Kashmir
Violence in Jammu and Kashmir remains a major security challenge for Vajpayee's government.
Leader of Opposition
Elected the Leader of the Opposition of the Thirteenth Lok Sabha
Andromeda VII Satellite Identified
The Cassiopeia dwarf spheroidal, also known as Andromeda VII, is identified as a substantial satellite member of the Andromeda system.
Twentieth anniversary of US embassy siege, hardliners celebrate the occasion, as
Twentieth anniversary of US embassy siege, hardliners celebrate the occasion, as reformists look to the future rather than the past
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq is now forced to admit for the first time the existence of an offensive biological weapons program
The World Is Not Enough
Stars as James Bond in The World Is Not Enough
A Star Called Henry the
Publication of "A Star Called Henry the first book in a trilogy, telling the story of Henry Smart, an IRA assassin and 1916 Easter Rebellion fighter, from his birth in Dublin to his adulthood when he becomes a father
IRA
Publication of "A Star Called Henry the first book in a trilogy, telling the story of Henry Smart, an IRA assassin and 1916 Easter Rebellion fighter, from his birth in Dublin to his adulthood when he becomes a father
UEFA Cup Qualification Contribution
Provides left-sided attacking support and set-piece ability as Leeds United qualifies for European competition.
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Permanent Status Talks
Barak prepares for negotiations on final status questions left unresolved by Oslo
European Super Cup Defensive Leadership
Alessandro Nesta captains Lazio's defence as the Italian side defeats Champions League holders Manchester United 1โ0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.
Transfer to Inter Milan
After a spell with Lazio, Christian Vieri signs for Inter Milan. Inter paid a then-record fee for the powerful striker who had excelled for Lazio.
Paolo Di Canio Signs from Sheffield Wednesday
Paolo Di Canio joins West Ham United from Sheffield Wednesday and develops into one of the clubโs most admired technical attackers.
Marchegiani Protects Lazio's European Final Lead
Luca Marchegiani guards the Lazio goal against Mallorca as the Italian side wins the final UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.
Baronio Returns to Lazio Midfield Picture
Roberto Baronio works to establish a senior midfield role with Lazio after developing through Italian youth football and earlier first-team opportunities.
Mobilization
Argues that Japan should expand its role in the US alliance
Mobilization
Argues against Japan expanding its role in the US alliance
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for elucidating the quantum structure of electroweak interactions.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for elucidating the quantum structure of electroweak interactions.
Premier League Championship
Jaap Stam wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and imposes himself in central defence during his first campaign at Old Trafford.
Van Wonderen Anchors Feyenoord Champions
Kees van Wonderen offers composure and strong positional play in Feyenoord's defence as the club secures the 1998โ99 Dutch league championship.
Eredivisie Top Scorer
Finishes as the Eredivisie's leading scorer during his prolific spell with PSV.
Transfer to Juventus
Joins Juventus and becomes the first non-Italian goalkeeper to play regularly for the club.
Beenhakker Restores Feyenoord League Title
Leo Beenhakker manages Feyenoord to the Eredivisie championship in 1998โ99, ending a six-year wait for the Rotterdam club's next league crown.
Barcelona League Championship
Guides Barcelona to a second consecutive Spanish league championship.
Kargil Conflict
Pervez Musharraf is Pakistan's Army chief during the Kargil conflict with India in 1999.
Pervez Musharraf faces severe diplomatic consequences for Pakistan following the Kargil
Pervez Musharraf faces severe diplomatic consequences for Pakistan following the Kargil conflict with India.
Arrest of Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Hamas
Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Hamas
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan.
Hamas
Yassin resumes his leadership of Hama, he immediately resumes his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release.
Mossad
Yassin is released from Israeli prison as part of an arrangement with Jordan following the failed assassination attempt of Khaled Mashal, which had been conducted by the Israeli Mossad in Jordan. Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Suicide
Yassin resumes his leadership of Hama, he immediately resumes his calls for attacks on Israel, using tactics including suicide bombings, thus violating the condition of his release. Yassin is released by Israel in exchange for two Mossad agents who had been arrested by Jordanian authorities on the condition that he refrain from continuing to call for suicide bombings against Israel
Independence of Palestine
Arafat & Barak sign an agreement finalizing the Israeli border with Palestine
Rule of Jerusalem
Arafat & Barak sign an agreement finalizing the status of Jerusalem by 2000
Permanent Status Talks
Abbas participates in preparations for final status negotiations with Israel
Independence of Palestine
Arafat threatens to establish an independent Palestinian state unilaterally in May & September
Permanent Status Talks
Arafat seeks progress on Jerusalem refugees borders and settlements as permanent status issues
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Poland joins NATO
Celebrates mass in front of millions in the USA
Celebrates mass in front of millions in the USA. Celebrates mass in front of millions in Mexico
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Poland joins NATO
Rui Costa Creates Chances in Title Challenge
Rui Costa's intelligent supply to the forwards is a crucial feature of Fiorentina's push for Serie A's leading places.
Premier League Championship
Roy Keane wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and captains the midfield through a demanding season and sets the competitive standard for the treble winners.
Mijatoviฤ Joins Fiorentina After Madrid Spell
Predrag Mijatoviฤ signs for Fiorentina from Real Madrid, adding experienced European attacking quality to the squad.
Disgrace
Publication of "Disgrace"
Retirement
Retires as state president
ANC
The ANC win a majority in the Assembly
Election
The ANC win a majority in the Assembly
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa, 1st term
First-Team Management Role
Begins a trophy-rich period managing the Spanish club.
Real Madrid Appointment
Takes permanent charge of Real Madrid during the season.
Barcelona Centenary Celebrations
Presides over FC Barcelona's centenary celebrations marking one hundred years since the club's foundation.
European Trophy Completes Historic Campaign
Sven-Gรถran Eriksson steers Lazio to the Cup Winners' Cup by defeating Mallorca in Birmingham, adding European success to his increasingly decorated tenure.
Premier League Championship
Dwight Yorke wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and finishes as joint leading Premier League scorer and creates chances alongside Andy Cole.
Shaka Hislop West Ham Supporters Award
Shaka Hislop wins the Hammer of the Year award after providing confident goalkeeping as West Ham finish fifth in the Premier League.
Academy Award
Awarded an honorary Oscar
Election
The CHP wins 8.7% of the votes
Election
The DYP becomes the 5th party in Turkey with 12% of the votes
Republican Peoples Party
Appointed Party Leader of the Republican Peoples Party
Transfer to AC Milan
Andriy Shevchenko moves to AC Milan after playing for Dynamo Kyiv. The Ukrainian forward brought his European scoring pedigree from Kyiv to Milan's attack.
The Addiction
Wallken appears in the modern vampire flick The Addiction, which was his second collaboration with director Abel Ferrara and writer Nicholas St. John
Wild Side
Wallken appears in Wild Side, The Prophecy and the modern vampire flick The Addiction, which was his second collaboration with director Abel Ferrara and writer Nicholas St. John. Walken plays Calvin Webber in the romantic comedy Blast from the Past. Appears in Sleepy Hollow. Appears in Pulp Fiction
Casino
Joe Pesci plays Nicky Santoro, based on real-life mob enforcer Anthony Spilotro in Casino
Bringing Out the Dead
Directs, Bringing Out the Dead
The Addiction
Wallken appears in the modern vampire flick The Addiction, which was his second collaboration with director Abel Ferrara and writer Nicholas St. John
Casino
Stars in Casino
Casino
Sharon Stone plays Ginger, Aces self-obsessed and devious wife in Casino a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress
Golden Globe
Sharon Stone plays Ginger, Aces self-obsessed and devious wife in Casino a role that earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress
The Phantom Menace
Plays Queen Padme Amidala in Star Wars: Episode I โ The Phantom Menace.
The Phantom Menace
Returns to feature direction with Star Wars: Episode I โ The Phantom Menace.
Cookies Fortune Film
Robert Altman directed Cookies Fortune in 1999, a Southern crime comedy involving a death, a family and a cover-up.
The Virgin Suicides
Makes her feature directing debut with The Virgin Suicides, adapting Jeffrey Eugenides's novel.
Golden Bear for The Thin Red Line
The film The Thin Red Line, directed by Terrence Malick, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1999 Berlin International Film Festival.
Independent Spirit Best Director
Won the Independent Spirit Award for best director for Rushmore.
Sweet and Lowdown Film
In 1999, Woody Allen made Sweet and Lowdown, a period drama about a fictional jazz guitarist portrayed by Sean Penn.
National Board of Review Career Award
Receives a National Board of Review career achievement award.
True Crime
Directs and stars in True Crime, a journalism and death-row thriller.
Interpreter of Maladies
Publication of "Interpreter of Maladies"
Timeline
Publication of "Timeline"
Toward the End of Time
Publication of "Toward the End of Time"
Motherless Brooklyn
Publication of "Motherless Brooklyn"
TIME Magazines Top 100
Included in TIME Magazines 100 most influential people of the Twentieth century
Reunion Tour
Returns with Springsteen and the E Street Band for the major reunion tour.
Adoption and Safe Families Act
Plays a role in advocating the establishment of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act
Foster Care Independence Act
Plays a role in advocating the establishment of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act. instrumental in passage of the Foster Care Independence Act, which doubles federal monies for teenagers aging out of foster care
Health Reform
Bill Clinton appoints Hillary Clinton to head and be the chairwoman of the Task Force on National Health Care Reform, hoping to replicate the success she had in leading the effort for Arkansas education reform
Health Reform
Plays a role in advocating the establishment of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act.
Health Reform
The recommendations of the task force become the Clinton Health Care Plan, a comprehensive proposal that would require employers to provide health coverage to their employees through individual health maintenance organisations.
Legislation
Plays a role in advocating the establishment of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act
National Health Care Reform
The recommendations of the task force become the Clinton Health Care Plan, a comprehensive proposal that would require employers to provide health coverage to their employees through individual health maintenance organisations. Bill Clinton appoints Hillary Clinton to head and be the chairwoman of the Task Force on National Health Care Reform, hoping to replicate the success she had in leading the effort for Arkansas education reform
Reform of Social Welfare
Plays a role in advocating the establishment of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act
State Childrens Health Insurance
Plays a role in advocating the establishment of the State Childrens Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act
Bombing of Iraq
Supports the bombing of Iraq as sanctions have little effect
Constitution of USA
The Constitution cites "high crimes and misdemeanors" as impeachable offenses
Impeachment
The Constitution cites "high crimes and misdemeanors" as impeachable offenses. Clinton is impeached on two counts in the House of Representatives, a Senate trial does not result in the two-thirds majority vote required to remove the President. Clinton faces a trial of impeachment in the US Senate following improper relations with a White House intern & evidence of perjury & obstruction of justice
Peace
Visited by leaders of Nothern Ireland political parties
Sanctions
Supports the bombing of Iraq as sanctions have little effect
Scandal
Investigators obtain a semen-stained dress as well as testimony from Lewinsky, Clinton changes tactics and admits that an improper relationship with Lewinsky had taken place
Death of Edward Moore Ted Kennedy
Tragedy struck the Kennedy family again when a Piper Saratoga light aircraft crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Marthas Vineyard, the accident killed its pilot John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife and sister-in-law
Election
Appointed Adviser for the Bush election campaign
Government
Appointed Adviser for the Bush election campaign
Callisto Interior Differentiation
Galileo gravity and magnetic observations improve models of Callisto's internal structure and possible subsurface conductive material.
Upsilon Andromedae Multiple-Planet System
Helps establish that Upsilon Andromedae hosts multiple giant planets.
HD 209458 b Radial-Velocity Detection
Helps establish the planetary nature and orbit of HD 209458 b before its transit is detected.
Upsilon Andromedae Multiple-Planet System
Reports additional planets around Upsilon Andromedae, establishing a major early multiplanet system.
Discovery of Callirrhoe
Participates in the discovery of Callirrhoe, an irregular outer moon of Jupiter.
HD 209458 b Radial-Velocity Detection
Contributes precision velocities establishing HD 209458 b as a close-in giant planet.
Upsilon Andromedae Multiple-Planet System
Co-discovers additional giant planets orbiting Upsilon Andromedae.
Forty Two Supernova Cosmology Result
Perlmutter and collaborators publish the Supernova Cosmology Project analysis of 42 high-redshift supernovae, strengthening evidence for an accelerating universe.
Dark Energy Cosmic Budget
Turner argues that observations require a dominant smooth energy component with negative pressure, framing dark energy as a major constituent of the cosmic energy budget.
Tracking Quintessence
Steinhardt explores tracking behaviour in quintessence, where scalar-field evolution can reduce sensitivity to initial conditions while remaining relevant to late cosmic acceleration.
WMAP
Bennett leads development of WMAP to map microwave background anisotropy more precisely than COBE
Europa Ocean Evidence
Magnetic measurements support a salty ocean beneath Europa's ice.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering signals that govern protein transport and localization within cells.
LIGO Inauguration
LIGO is formally inaugurated after completion of its major facilities, providing two widely separated observatories designed to identify genuine gravitational-wave signals by coincidence.
Bankruptcy
De Lorean is declared bankrupt
Sports Athlete of the Year
Named the American Broadcasting Companys Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, 1st time
Leicester Premier League Goalkeeper Era
Keller concludes his spell at Leicester City after establishing himself as a regular Premier League goalkeeper during Martin O'Neill's successful tenure.
UNSCOM
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter later accused some UNSCOM personnel of spying,32 and also alleged that the purpose of the spying was to target Saddam in the bombing
UNSCOM
Says "...Iraq has been disarmed. Iraq today possesses no meaningful weapons of mass destruction capability."
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Says "...Iraq has been disarmed. Iraq today possesses no meaningful weapons of mass destruction capability."
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
UNMOVIC was meant to replace the former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) to carry on with the mandate to disarm Iraq of its weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), and to operate a system of ongoing monitoring and verification to check Iraq's compliance with its obligations not to reacquire the same weapons banned by the Security Council
Economic Crisis and Labour Unrest
Economic deterioration contributes to strikes, demonstrations and growing opposition.
Bouteflika Inherits Debt And Unemployment
Abdelaziz Bouteflika takes office amid high unemployment, debt pressures and the effects of civil conflict.
Prime Minister Position Abolished Again
President Jose Eduardo dos Santos abolishes the premiership in January 1999 and consolidates executive authority.
Bouteflika Inherits Debt And Unemployment
Abdelaziz Bouteflika takes office amid high unemployment, debt pressures and the effects of civil conflict.
Prime Minister Position Abolished Again
President Jose Eduardo dos Santos abolishes the premiership in January 1999 and consolidates executive authority.