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.
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1999 in Netherlands
Explore 13 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1999.
Historical records for Netherlands in 1999
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May
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
Korthals backs the Council's assignment of EU legal bases to the inherited Schengen rules. The Dutch approach combines mobility with common security safeguards.
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.
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 Atlético Madrid.
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Barcelona League Championship
Guides Barcelona to a second consecutive Spanish league championship.
Beenhakker Restores Feyenoord League Title
Leo Beenhakker manages Feyenoord to the Eredivisie championship in 1998–99, ending a six-year wait for the Rotterdam club's next league crown.
Eredivisie Top Scorer
Finishes as the Eredivisie's leading scorer during his prolific spell with PSV.
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.
Transfer to Juventus
Joins Juventus and becomes the first non-Italian goalkeeper to play regularly for the club.
Van Wonderen Anchors Feyenoord Champions
Kees van Wonderen offers composure and strong positional play in Feyenoord's defence as the club secures the 1998–99 Dutch league championship.
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