The People's Republic of China launched Shenzhou 1, the first uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft.
Rapper Dr. Dre released his second album, 'The Chronic 2001.'
Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli released his sixth album, 'Sacred Arias,' which sold over 5 million copies, making it the highest-selling classical album ever by a solo singer.
Medal of Honor was released for PlayStation, instantly becoming the best shooter to date.
India was hit by the Odisha super cyclone, India's strongest storm.
The six billionth living human being was born.
Fight Club, starring Brad Pitt, premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
The last total solar eclipse of the 20th century occurred and was visible from Europe and Asia.
The Petronas Towers opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
NASA's Lunar Prospector spacecraft was deliberately crashed into the Moon’s south pole.
Tony Hawk landed the first '900' on a skateboard at the 5th annual X Games in San Francisco.
Lance Armstrong won Tour de France for the 7th consecutive run.
Eileen Collins became the first female space shuttle commander with the launch of mission STS-93.
Woodstock '99 concert took place in Rome, New York, US.
The Euro currency was introduced and adopted by 11 Member States.