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1999 in Denmark

Explore 4 historical events and records for Denmark in 1999.

Historical records for Denmark in 1999

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May

Champions League Winner

Schmeichel, Peter ยท Barcelona ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

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.

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Light Reduced to Bicycle Speed

Hau, Lene Vestergaard ยท Cambridge Massachusetts ยท Physicist ยท Science / Physics

Reduces a light pulse to speeds comparable with ordinary transport.

Premier League Championship

Schmeichel, Peter ยท Manchester ยท Goalkeeper ยท Sport / Football

Peter Schmeichel wins the 1998/99 Premier League championship with Manchester United and organises United's defence in his final season with the club.

Slow Light Experiment

Hau, Lene Vestergaard ยท Cambridge Massachusetts ยท Physicist ยท Science / Physics

Leads an experiment slowing light dramatically in an ultracold atomic gas.

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