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Year 1999 : was big for India / world
The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999.
The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton concluded.
The Space Shuttle Discovery became the first vessel to dock with the International Space Station.
The situation in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia escalated into a war.
Other notable events
The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan took place in Amman.
The year 2000 problem ("Y2K") was perceived as a major concern.
The Columbine High School massacre occurred, one of the first major school shootings in the United States.
An earthquake in İzmit, Turkey killed over 17,000 people.
and Eclipse
a total solar eclipse
Title: Total Solar Eclipse of August 11, 1999
Authors: Singh, J.
Journal: Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India, vol. 26, p.717
Bibliographic Code: 1998BASI...26..717S