Second Chechen War
Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya
In late August and September 1999, Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya, with the stated aim of wiping out militants who invaded Dagestan the previous month.
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- Second Chechen War
Militants moved from Chechnya into the neighboring Republic of Dagestan
In August and September 1999, Shamil Basayev (in association with the Saudi-born Ibn al-Khattab, Commander of the Mujahedeen) led two armies of up to 2,000 Chechen, Dagestani, Arab and international mujahideen and Wahhabist militants from Chechnya into the neighboring Republic of Dagestan.
- Second Chechen War
Russian policemen were killed by an anti-tank mine blast
On 22 August 1999, 10 Russian policemen were killed by an anti-tank mine blast in North Ossetia.
- Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister
On 9 August 1999, Putin was appointed one of three First Deputy Prime Ministers, and later on that day, was appointed acting Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation by President Yeltsin.
- Second Chechen War
Servicemen were kidnapped
On 9 August 1999, six servicemen were kidnapped in the Ossetian capital Vladikavkaz.
- Second Chechen War
Islamist fighters from Chechnya infiltrated Russia's Dagestan region
On 9 August 1999, Islamist fighters from Chechnya infiltrated Russia's Dagestan region, declaring it an independent state and calling for a jihad until "all unbelievers had been driven out".
- Steven Spielberg
Department of Defense Medal
Spielberg was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service by Secretary of Defense William Cohen at the Pentagon on August 11, 1999, Cohen presented the award in recognition of Spielberg's film Saving Private Ryan.
- Shakira
Recording Her 1st Live Album
Shakira's first live album, MTV Unplugged, was recorded in New York City on 12 August 1999. Highly acclaimed by American critics, it is rated as one of her best-ever live performances. The live album earned the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in 2001 and gained sales of five million worldwide.
- Martin Bormann
Bormann's Remains were Cremated
Bormann's remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Baltic Sea on 16 August 1999.
- Disasters with highest death tolls
1999 Izmit Earthquake
The 1999 İzmit earthquake (also known as the Kocaeli, Gölcük, or Marmara earthquake) occurred on 17 August at 03:01:40 local time in northwestern Turkey. The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The event lasted for 37 seconds, killing around 17,000 people and left more than 250,000 people homeless. The nearby city of İzmit was severely damaged.
- Dwayne Johnson
The Rock 'n' Sock Connection
Shortly after SummerSlam, The Rock began teaming with former opponent Mankind and the two became known as The Rock 'n' Sock Connection.
- Dwayne Johnson
SummerSlam (1999)
The Rock defeated Gunn in a Kiss My Ass match at SummerSlam.
- Second Chechen War
Russia acknowledged bombing raids in Chechnya
On 26 August 1999, Russia acknowledged bombing raids in Chechnya.
- Xanana Gusmão
The Independence Referendum
On 30 August 1999, a referendum was held in East Timor and an overwhelming majority voted for independence. The Indonesian military commenced a campaign of terror as a result, with terrible consequences. Although the Indonesian government denied ordering this offensive, they were widely condemned for failing to prevent it.
- Dwayne Johnson
WWF Tag Team Champions
The Rock 'n' Sock Connection became WWF Tag Team Champions for the first time after defeating The Undertaker and Big Show for the titles on the August 30, 1999 episode of Raw is War.
- Second Chechen War
Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya
In late August and September 1999, Russia mounted a massive air campaign over Chechnya, with the stated aim of wiping out militants who invaded Dagestan the previous month.
- Second Chechen War
Militants moved from Chechnya into the neighboring Republic of Dagestan
In August and September 1999, Shamil Basayev (in association with the Saudi-born Ibn al-Khattab, Commander of the Mujahedeen) led two armies of up to 2,000 Chechen, Dagestani, Arab and international mujahideen and Wahhabist militants from Chechnya into the neighboring Republic of Dagestan.
- Second Chechen War
Russian policemen were killed by an anti-tank mine blast
On 22 August 1999, 10 Russian policemen were killed by an anti-tank mine blast in North Ossetia.
- Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister
On 9 August 1999, Putin was appointed one of three First Deputy Prime Ministers, and later on that day, was appointed acting Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation by President Yeltsin.
- Second Chechen War
Servicemen were kidnapped
On 9 August 1999, six servicemen were kidnapped in the Ossetian capital Vladikavkaz.
- Second Chechen War
Islamist fighters from Chechnya infiltrated Russia's Dagestan region
On 9 August 1999, Islamist fighters from Chechnya infiltrated Russia's Dagestan region, declaring it an independent state and calling for a jihad until "all unbelievers had been driven out".
- Steven Spielberg
Department of Defense Medal
Spielberg was awarded the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service by Secretary of Defense William Cohen at the Pentagon on August 11, 1999, Cohen presented the award in recognition of Spielberg's film Saving Private Ryan.
- Shakira
Recording Her 1st Live Album
Shakira's first live album, MTV Unplugged, was recorded in New York City on 12 August 1999. Highly acclaimed by American critics, it is rated as one of her best-ever live performances. The live album earned the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in 2001 and gained sales of five million worldwide.
- Martin Bormann
Bormann's Remains were Cremated
Bormann's remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Baltic Sea on 16 August 1999.
- Disasters with highest death tolls
1999 Izmit Earthquake
The 1999 İzmit earthquake (also known as the Kocaeli, Gölcük, or Marmara earthquake) occurred on 17 August at 03:01:40 local time in northwestern Turkey. The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.6 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). The event lasted for 37 seconds, killing around 17,000 people and left more than 250,000 people homeless. The nearby city of İzmit was severely damaged.
- Dwayne Johnson
The Rock 'n' Sock Connection
Shortly after SummerSlam, The Rock began teaming with former opponent Mankind and the two became known as The Rock 'n' Sock Connection.
- Dwayne Johnson
SummerSlam (1999)
The Rock defeated Gunn in a Kiss My Ass match at SummerSlam.
- Second Chechen War
Russia acknowledged bombing raids in Chechnya
On 26 August 1999, Russia acknowledged bombing raids in Chechnya.
- Xanana Gusmão
The Independence Referendum
On 30 August 1999, a referendum was held in East Timor and an overwhelming majority voted for independence. The Indonesian military commenced a campaign of terror as a result, with terrible consequences. Although the Indonesian government denied ordering this offensive, they were widely condemned for failing to prevent it.
- Dwayne Johnson
WWF Tag Team Champions
The Rock 'n' Sock Connection became WWF Tag Team Champions for the first time after defeating The Undertaker and Big Show for the titles on the August 30, 1999 episode of Raw is War.