On May 19th, 1999 when Star Wars: The Phantom Menace released into theaters, an estimated 2.2 million full-time employees missed work to watch the film, costing the US an estimated $293 million. Relive the key moments of 1999! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year. What happened and who was famous in 1999? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1999.

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What happened in the year 1999 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1999. On March 24, 1999, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) commences air strikes against Yugoslavia with the bombing of Serbian military positions in the Yugoslav province of Kosovo. The 1999 UEFA Champions League final takes place at the Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona, in which the English side Manchester United defeats the German side Bayern Munich 2–1.

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