Mayor
Appointed Mayor of the District of Colombia
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1999 in United States of America
Explore 130 historical events and records for United States of America in 1999.
Historical records for United States of America in 1999
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January
Death of Jerry Quarry
Death of Jerry Quarry
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of Virgin Islands
Trade Relations
A new policy would let millions more dollars flow to Cubans and allow more direct flights, mail service, and trade
Governor
Appointed Governor of Florida
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of California
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of Nevada
Governor
Sworn in as Governor of Minnesota
Inauguration
Sworn in as Governor of Florida
Nuclear Power
Washington officials say agents on arms inspection teams discovered secret weapons programs
Impeachment
President Clinton sends Paula Jones a cheque for $850,000 sexual harassment settlement
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
Scandal
Clinton pays $850,000 to end legal action by former Arkansas employee, Paula Joness, who accused him of sexual misconduct
Scandal
Clinton pays $850,000 to end legal action by former Arkansas employee, Paula Joness, who accused him of sexual misconduct
Impeachment
Opening day of the trial, the 1st presidential impeachment hearing for 131 yrs
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
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"
February
Europa February Flyby
Galileo completes another close pass of Europa before shifting the extended mission toward Callisto and Io encounters.
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
Rambouillet Conference Opens
Presses Serbian and Kosovo Albanian delegations to accept a settlement.
Impeachment
1st day of Clintons impeachment trial at the Senate
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
March
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
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
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer for his production legacy.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
NATO Air Campaign Begins
Authorizes United States participation in NATO air operations against Yugoslavia.
April
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"
May
Callisto May Flyby
Galileo uses a Callisto encounter as part of a campaign to reshape its orbit for later close passes of Io.
June
Cassini Second Venus Flyby
Cassini completes a second Venus gravity assist, gaining speed for the next stage of its journey to Saturn.
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