What happened on Sunday May 02, 1999?

About May 2nd, 1999, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 2, 1999, Mireya Moscoso was inaugurated as the first female president of Panama. Her election marked a significant milestone in the country's political history, as she focused on issues such as education and poverty alleviation during her presidency.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1999 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: No Scrubs by TLC
  • #1 UK song: Swear It Again by Westlife
  • Popular movie: X-Men directed by Bryan Singer

More about May 2nd, 1999? See below for more news and curiosities on May 2nd, 1999.

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May 02, 1999: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1999:

  • Mireya Moscoso becomes first female president of Panama On May 2, 1999, Mireya Moscoso was inaugurated as the first female president of Panama. Her election marked a significant milestone in the country's political history, as she focused on issues such as education and poverty alleviation during her presidency. source: bbc.com
  • Moore, Oklahoma tornado disaster strikes On May 2, 1999, a devastating tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 36 fatalities. The tornado was rated EF5, the highest classification, with winds exceeding 300 mph. This event remains one of the most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history. source: weather.gov
  • Death of Oliver Reed Oliver Reed, a prominent English actor known for his dynamic and often controversial performances, passed away. Born in 1938, Reed was a notable figure in British cinema with a career spanning several decades.

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May 02, 1999: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 02, 1999: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Cleveland Cavaliers : 76 - 65
  • Charlotte Hornets - Miami Heat : 93 - 100
  • Los Angeles Clippers - Houston Rockets : 84 - 110
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Seattle SuperSonics : 91 - 84
  • New York Knicks - Indiana Pacers : 71 - 94

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bari - Piacenza : 3 - 1
  • Bologna - Cagliari : 1 - 3
  • Fiorentina - Perugia : 5 - 1
  • Milan - Sampdoria : 3 - 2
  • Parma - Empoli : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Mouscron : 1 - 4
  • Genk - St Truiden : 4 - 1
  • Kortrijk - Germinal : 1 - 2
  • Standard - Anderlecht : 0 - 6

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Dortmund : 3 - 2
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What day of the week was May 02, 1999?


May 02, 1999 was a Sunday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1999 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1999 can also be written as 5/2/1999 in the US and as 2/5/1999 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1999: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1999:

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    Oliver Reed was a British actor known for his intense screen presence and for starring in a range of popular films from the 1960s through the 1990s. He gained recognition for roles in movies such as 'Oliver!', 'Women in Love', and 'Gladiator.' Reed was also known for his off-screen charisma, reputation as a hellraiser, and candid personality. [bio]

  • Tibor Kalman
    Tibor Kalman

    Tibor Kalman was a groundbreaking Hungarian-American graphic designer who revolutionized visual communication through his innovative design...

  • Douglas Harkness
    Douglas Harkness

    Canadian military officer and politician who served as Minister of National Defence, playing a significant role in Canadian political and...

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May 02, 1999: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1999 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 02, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1999 was No Scrubs by TLC, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

  1. - No Scrubs youtube
  2. - Kiss Me youtube
  3. - Believe youtube
  4. - Every Morning youtube
  5. - What's It Gonna Be?! youtube

May 02, 1999: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1999 was Swear It Again by Westlife, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

  1. - Swear It Again youtube
  2. - No Scrubs youtube
  3. - I Want It That Way youtube
  4. - You Needed Me youtube
  5. - Right Here Right Now youtube

May 02, 1999: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1999 was No Scrubs by TLC, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.

  1. - No Scrubs youtube
  2. - What's It Gonna Be?!
  3. - Who Dat
  4. - If You (Lovin' Me)
  5. - Heartbreak Hotel
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May 02, 1999: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1999: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1999 is Rabbit and the associated element is Earth.

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May 02, 1999: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1999 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1999 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 02, 1999 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 07:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1999 while the next full moon would come on May 30, 1999.

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How old is someone born on May 02, 1999?


Someone born on May 02, 1999 is:

26 years 11 months old,

or 323 months and 2 days old,

or 1404 weeks and 6 days old,

or 9834 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1999?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1999?

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